Water-power

Water-power in abundance is supplied from the Mad River.

The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado Logan Marshall

Water-power companies and mill-owners are never careless of their interests.

Farm drainage The Principles, Processes, and Effects of Draining Land with Stones, Wood, Plows, and Open Ditches, and Especially with Tiles Henry Flagg French

Water-power available some miles away, thus necessitating electrical transmission (or purchased electrical power).

Principles of Mining Valuation, Organization and Administration Herbert Hoover 1919

Water-power is a valuable asset of the state, the numerous streams furnishing power for the plant of numerous manufactories -- woollen, cotton, electric light, flour mills, and others.

Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development Martin [Editor] Hume 1919

Water-power available at a less distance than three or four miles.

Principles of Mining Valuation, Organization and Administration Herbert Hoover 1919

Water-power, which is almost an absolute necessity for the successful operation of pulp mills, has been lavishly bestowed at. the requisite points, and her geographical position midway between Europe and Asia, and next door to the United States, gives her a powerful advantage in the markets of the world.

The Manufacturing Industries of Canada Considered Geographically 1904

Water-power was used, and the work of manufacture began at once.

Freeland A Social Anticipation Theodor Hertzka 1884

Water-power is very cheap, but it cannot be extended; and it would seem that no place can become large as a manufacturing town which has to depend chiefly upon water.

North America 1862

Water-power being relied on before the steam-engine had been made, and ships the medium of commerce before railroads and locomotives were introduced, it followed that the staples of the Southern plains were economically sent to the water-power of the North to be manufactured.

The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government Jefferson Davis 1848

Water-power is very cheap, but it cannot be extended; and it would seem that no place can become large as a manufacturing town which has to depend chiefly upon water.

North America — Volume 1 Anthony Trollope 1848