Local History

O. U. Brugh. Canner and Farmer.

Item

Title

O. U. Brugh. Canner and Farmer.

Date

1910-11-17

Description

A newspaper article about O. U. Brugh and his canning business. It reads,

"O. U. BRUGH.

CANNER AND FARMER.

Mr. O. U. Brugh, of Daleville, stands at the front as one of the wide-awake and worthy sons of his county for by dint of energy and perseverance he is one of the leading men of his section. He was the prime mover in the organization of the Canners' Association of Botetourt County, which has [...] canning interest of the county, in promoting a unit of interest in this great industry and cooperation among the canners and intelligent discussion as to ways and means of advertising and furnishing a market for our goods. Mr. Brugh is a large and successful farmer and a canner of the best grade of tomatoes. His 'Mountain View' brand has an extensive sale and a wide reputation and always commands the best prices in the market. His output is between five and six thousand cases each year. Mr. Brugh gives his personal attention to his canning factory and uses every precaution and care to insure the very best goods, both as to quality and weight, and those seeking a high grade of goods can always feel that the 'Mountain View' is always A1, of the season's pack. Mr. Brugh is a most courteous and polite gentleman and has the reputation of being one of the most popular and esteemed men of his section and this has helped to place him in position to exercise a wide influence to promote canning in all of its lines in the county of Botetourt."

Marriage

Format

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Subject

Cannery

Canning

Agriculture

Daleville

Type

Text

Publisher

The Fincastle Herald

Coverage

Daleville, Botetourt County

Rights

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Item sets

Community

Media

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