Shrimp Canning Roots on Gulf Coast in 1867
The shrimp canning industry began on the Gulf coast in 1867 and grew to supply markets worldwide. Early catches were ice packed in barrels while a growing share was later quick frozen.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1946
Page
6
The shrimp canning industry began on the Gulf coast in 1867 and grew to supply markets worldwide. Early catches were ice packed in barrels while a growing share was later quick frozen.
Maj. Gen. G. H. A. MacMillan, slated to succeed Lt. Gen. Barker as British commander in troubled Palestine, will assume duties Feb. 1. MacMillan, a former director of weapons and development in London, has six decorations from two world wars.
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