Railroads Hold Key to Recovery Says Crutchfield
A staff writer reports R. B. Woolfolk and James Crutchfield urge lower freight rates for perishables to aid Florida citrus and vegetable producers. Crutchfield argues American railroads must lead recovery, pricing aligned with commodity values, and government may underwrite losses temporarily to stimulate traffic.
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Florida
R. B. Woolfolk
American Fruit Growers, Inc
Woolfolk
James §. Crutchfield
Sphere
Crutchfield
United States
General Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Roosevelt
Salt Lake City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thimble on Curtain Rod Prevents Tearing
A simple thimble placed on the curtain rod end eases threading through curtains and protects the rod from wear. This helps the rod slide smoothly and reduces fraying or damage during use.
Growers Discuss Citrus Futures Trading Interest In State
Interest grows in a citrus futures trading plan supported by the Florida Citrus Growers League. Walter Blair of the New York Produce Exchange urged advertising and a plan to increase consumption, while growers express skepticism about price benefits and question the auction system. W H Mouser and H Babcock voiced concerns and cautious optimism.
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W. H. Mouser
Walter Blair
New York Produce Exchange
Orlando
Florida Citrus Growers League
Blair
Mouser
H. ©. Babcock
Orlando Grower
Purchases Increase in Farm Cooperatives 1921 to 1933
Purchases of supplies by farm co operatives rose faster than other cooperative activities. Farm Credit Administration figures cited by the Florida Agricultural Extension Service show buying by cooperatives reaching 4.6 percent of their total business in 1921 and 10.5 percent in 1933.
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Farm Credit Administration
Florida Agricultural Extension Service
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American Fruit Growers
Growers’ League
Plymouth
Fate-Root-Heath Co
Lons
Foot Grove
Harrow
TELY
New Plymouth
Hutchinson Tractor Equipment CO
Central Ave
Cyanamid Company
Cyanamid
Edgewater
Orlando, Florida
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