ICC report on reconsignment and diversion rules
Chicago March 18 tentative ICC report on reconsignment and diversion rules outlines definitions conditions and charges for diversions and reconsignments of fresh fruits vegetables potatoes onions berries melons and grapes in carloads. It details applicable rates demurrage switching and exceptions with emphasis on writing requests and prepayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’, Association
Consignor
Consignee
Examiner pushes for tariffs suspension rule changes in transit reconsignment plan
The examiner urges immediate member input on the proposed report and asks councils to consult traffic officials to permit one free reconsignment within 24 hours after arrival at the initial billed destination. He recommends cancelling tariffs under suspension and establishes new rules with at least 60 days’ notice, aiming for uniform publication of reconsignment rules in a single tariff.
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Seaj
Yas
Cai
Carriears
William Newsome Named National Councillor for Association
William Newsome of Chicago has been named a new national councillor of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association to represent it in the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The National Chamber consists of one representative from over 1,400 member organizations and acts as an advisory body to the national board. The Chamber aims to boost trade, unify business practices, and shape policy through referenda and transmission of viewpoints to government and Congress from its Washington headquarters.
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Chicago
William Newsome
American Fruit, and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Council of the
National Chamber
Nationals Chamber
Chamber
Congress
Washington
Demurrage Rules Target Run Around Car Delays
The National Industrial Traffic League warns shippers and carriers about run around delays where newer cars are delivered before earlier arrivals. Demurrage is charged on the basis of what would have accrued without the error, and refunds are often substantial when correct placement is tracked. The league urges close monitoring of arrival vs placement dates to avoid overcharges.
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Chicago
Indu 1 Traffic League
League
Proper Fertilizer for Potato Soil
Wisconsin farmers ask what fertilizer suits potato soil. A. R. Whitson of the Wisconsin College soils department answers common questions from potato growers regarding soil amendments and nutrient choices suitable for spuds.
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Madison
Wise
Wisconsin
A. R. Whitson
Wisconsin College
Soil amendment and a new Niagara fruit grower coop
An agronomy note advises 8 10 2 fertilizer for 2 percent potato crops, broadcast half before plowing and the rest in a furrow to boost yields. It also notes rotation with clover sod and phosphorus fertilizers later. A Manitoba Canada report confirms Ontario Minister Manning Doherty’s drive to form a large cooperative to market Niagara Peninsula fruit, with Niagra District Growers Ltd to handle all fruit except grapes.
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Niagara Peninsula Association
Winnipeg
Canada
Manning Doherty
Ontario
Niagara, Ont
Niagara Peninsula Fruit Growers’ Association
Niagara District Grape Growers
The
Niiagara, District Growers, Ltd
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G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
W. So. Water St
Florida
DAVIS
Packer
Chikagoa
Randolpa Street Traffic Bureau
N. Clark St
John W. Low
A. C. Mitter
R. S. Headley
Wayne & Low, Ins
Fruit and Produce Commission Merchants
W. S. Water St
Corn Exchange Natl
Bang
National Produce Bank
Frank B. McCurley
East
Monroe Street
Springfield
Tlianois
Michigan Potato Shippers
Henry T. Fraser
Detroit
Michigan
the Packer
Eve
Cumming
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Asociation
Ifjler
National ‘Chamber of Commerce
Adjacent Territory
WALDE
England
Ogden Bidg
F. E. Baldwin & CO
Ogden Bldg. A
Thierwechter Bros
Jefferson Ave
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