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History from February 9th 1914.
2/9/2010 at 7:51 AM
A Manitoba farmer was dissatisfied with performance of manufactured Windmills, and so designed, and built his own machine.
When he started the sails turning on his machine the wind increased in velocity, and trapped him inside.
His wife sounded the alarm, but neighbours were unable to assist her in his rescue because the wind powered mechanical marvel had not been fitted with anyway to shut down the mechanism.
The sails were so large, and were turning with such high velocity that the volunteer rescuers could not pass food or water to the reluctant prisoner.
It was not an option to attempt an escape by jumping out. After three days the wind finally receded, and the weakened but happy farmer made his escape.
Source: The Glenbow Museum Archives www.glenbow.org