Thursday, April 18, 2024

Cannery Opening in Aberdeen, April 18, 1924

Cannery Opens in Aberdeen

This summer a large cannery will operate in Aberdeen. The cannery is incorporated as Carolina Canning Co., and is controlled by an experienced canner. Competent help will be employed.

Several thousand dollars worth of machinery has been shipped. The plant will have a capacity of 100,000 cans daily; 50 to 100 hands will be employed.

the management in view of the competition from California of 10 to 75 cents a bushel for canning fruit will not erect a building at present. Saunders Warehouse will be used. Products other than peaches will be canned as conditions and products indicate best.

From the front page of the Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, N.C., Friday, April 18, 1924

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