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Hawaii Sugar Plantations Expand Cane Metropolis at Hilo
The Evening Bulletin reports a growing sugar operation in Pilhona and surrounding Hilo district. About 20 men are employed in cane fields with 48 laborers as well as broad plans for 1200 tons production in 1901 rising yearly. The company clears forest lands for planting, transports cane to the mill, and uses a cooperative share system for cutters. Elevations from 30 to 1800 feet show strong yields with new irrigation, fertilizer, and road improvements. Manager von Gravemeyer oversees operations from a well equipped plantation with a 78 room residence and staff. The mill runs at 30 tons per day with A B C mills, and the firm, Hawaii Mill Company, counts Henry Waterhouse & Co. as general agents.
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