Manitoba grain elevator petition explained by commission
The Manitoba Elevator Commission explains that sixty percent of local grain producers must sign petitions to buy existing elevators or to build new ones. Signing signals intent to patronize the proposed public elevator, while shipplers retain freedom to ship to any purchaser. The commission will act only as warehouse operators and will distribute copies of the Manitoba Grain Elevators Act. A $30000 prize is offered for an airship flight from New York to St Louis and back.