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The Cotton Gin and Gins of North Carolina Life
A long reader’s note on golf balls and Worthington brands leads into a vivid survey of cotton gins. It covers seasonal gin activity, economic impact, and the shift from water to steam and electric power, plus a portrait of blues on the Carthage road and the social role of gins as community hubs. The piece juxtaposes technical details with rural life and a rambling digression on gin locations and scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Road
Blue’s
Whittier
North Carolin
Sweet Alice
Maggie
Jennie