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Life of grime and cotton: Hoot Leonard's gin life
Carl Hoot Leonard, 62, has ginned cotton for 20 years at Midland Farmers Cooperative Gin. He rose from farmer to general manager after military service ended in 1946, overseeing 14 workers and 175 bales per 12 hour shift. He notes automation speeds up work but stresses the need for vigilant gin hands.
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Carl
Leonard
Midland Farmers Cooperative Gin
Farmers Cooperative Gin
Midland
Charlie Wright
Midland Farmer Cooperative Gin