In the '50's, half gang: 2 tiers, 3 primers (pickers). No kiln
hanger.
Before lunch the tied sticks were hung by the primers who just got in
from the field. They chained up and hung up all the sticks.
Find this shit on the net assholes. I've a lot more knowledge
regarding tobacco. And how the tobacco farm slowly became more and
more automated. The elevator came into being sometime in the late
'50's or early 60's. It was basically an adjustable ramp with a
conveyor belt. The tied sticks were placed upon it and sent up to the
kiln hanger. He took the stick off, hung it, and waited for the next
one which was more than likely already there. You want to know about
my job at uniroyal; the #2 treadtuber? Or more knowlege about tobacco.