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That everything dries out faster than formerly is shown by the fact that the level of the wells all over the land has sunk perceptibly, many of them having become totally dry.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “That everything dries out faster than formerly is shown by the fact that the level of the wells all over the land has…”
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Roosevelt highlights the observable effects of environmental degradation on water resources, stressing the urgency of conservation efforts.
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