Re: [CBQ] Re: Meaning of PHP in Operating Data Sheets book

[rksmes@q.com]

Good Addition Doug.  I can add more:  In the early 1950's I worked in the 
engine room at the Armour Packing Plant in South St. Paul.  They made lots of 
dry cured sausage, some for export, lots of canned products (including Army C 
rations), cans of dog food, etc.  Almost all was shipped by RR.
One unique thing was one freezer that was below zero.  It contained a number of 
special items like beef testicles that were flash frozen.  Then shipped 
somewhere to make ACTH.
The valve cover on the steam-powered fire pump was always hot. During a 
valve-job, they had polished the top and it was kept covered with an oiled rag. 
One item often cooked for a treat was Canadian Bacon, cut about 3/4 inch thick 
and slowly roasted. But not on the day shift!  I will never forget those treats.
Bob Sorensen

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From: Douglas Harding <doug.harding@iowacentralrr.org>
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:34:27 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [CBQ] Re: Meaning of PHP in Operating Data Sheets book









 



PHP - Packing House Products, ie anything that comes out of a meat slaughter


operation. Meat reefers were filled with PHP, ie hanging carcasses, boxed or


canned meat, along with the variety of by-products. IE lard, tallow, grease,


oils, etc. 



Slaughter houses produced a wide variety of human consumable products, along


with non-consumable products. Packing plant owners were known for seeking


profits everywhere, they sold everything except the "squeal". Hides, blood,


hair, etc. were all valuable products.



The "smelly" stuff was commonly known as Offal, and was typically shipped in


gons. It too had value, often used to make fertilizer.



Doug Harding



www.iowacentralrr.org 



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