Marketing and Farm Credits: ProceedingsCooperating Farm Papers., 1916 |
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... Commission , " which was then presenting the result of its studies in Europe to Congress for consideration . The outcome of this Conference was definite and clear in the recommendation that a third Conference be called , a survey be ...
... Commission , " which was then presenting the result of its studies in Europe to Congress for consideration . The outcome of this Conference was definite and clear in the recommendation that a third Conference be called , a survey be ...
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... Commission toured Europe in search of informa- tion on coöperative organization and rural credits . I may note in passing that they spent in Ireland the greater part of the time allotted to the British Isles , and their report shows ...
... Commission toured Europe in search of informa- tion on coöperative organization and rural credits . I may note in passing that they spent in Ireland the greater part of the time allotted to the British Isles , and their report shows ...
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... commission merchants in the terminal markets . When the farmers first began to or- ganize elevators , the line house and independent shippers of grain were very well organized and most receivers could not afford for that reason to ...
... commission merchants in the terminal markets . When the farmers first began to or- ganize elevators , the line house and independent shippers of grain were very well organized and most receivers could not afford for that reason to ...
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... commission merchant and organized the Farmers ' Grain Dealers ' Association of Illinois . The next year the same kind of an organization was formed in Iowa and later on in the other states . These associations have grown stronger from ...
... commission merchant and organized the Farmers ' Grain Dealers ' Association of Illinois . The next year the same kind of an organization was formed in Iowa and later on in the other states . These associations have grown stronger from ...
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... commission basis . Many of us felt at that time , and still feel , the impropriety of such a proceeding . Testimony has been given at different times showing that the commissions to be realized by the promoters ranged between 20 and 30 ...
... commission basis . Many of us felt at that time , and still feel , the impropriety of such a proceeding . Testimony has been given at different times showing that the commissions to be realized by the promoters ranged between 20 and 30 ...
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Page 72 - Provided further, That no part of this appropriation shall be expended for the prosecution of producers of farm products and associations of farmers who cooperate and organize in an effort to and for the purpose to obtain and maintain a fair and reasonable price for their products.
Page 247 - It shall be the duty of the General Assembly to pass all necessary laws to prevent the issue of false and fraudulent warehouse receipts, and to give full effect to this article of the Constitution, which shall be liberally construed so as to protect producers and shippers.
Page 79 - Far more dangerous than all that has happened to us in the past in the way of elimination of competition in industry is the control of credit through the domination of these groups over our banks and industries.
Page 19 - Oh, the little more, and how much it is! And the little less, and what worlds away!
Page 419 - From figures obtained by the office of markets and rural organization of the United States Department of Agriculture...
Page 482 - ... in an aggregate amount equal to a percentage of its capital stock to be fixed from time to time for each Federal reserve bank by the Federal Reserve Board. Provided, however, That such bills are drawn or issued for agricultural purposes, or are based on live stock; that is, that their proceeds have been used or are to be used for agricultural purposes, including the breeding, raising, fattening, or marketing of live stock; and...
Page 328 - ... Without the labor of the entire family the tenant farmer is helpless. As a result, not only is his wife prematurely broken down but the children remain uneducated and without the hope of any condition better than that of their parents. The tenants having no interest in the results beyond the crops of a single year, the soil is being rapidly exhausted and the conditions, therefore, tend to become steadily worse. Even at present a very large proportion of the tenants' families are insufficiently...
Page 246 - All railroad companies and other common carriers on railroads, shall weigh or measure grain at points where it is shipped, and receipt for the full amount, and shall be responsible for the delivery of such amount to the owner or consignee thereof, at the place of destination.
Page 246 - ... inhabitants, shall make weekly statements under oath, before some officer to be designated by law, and keep the same posted in some conspicuous place in the office of such warehouse, and shall also file a copy for public examination in such place as shall be designated by law, which .statement shall correctly set forth the amount and grade of each and every kind of grain in such warehouse, together with such other property as may be stored therein, and what warehouse receipts have been issued,...
Page 80 - ... to choking by the obstructions created through the control of these groups are opened so that they may be permitted freely to play their important part in the financial system, competition in large enterprises will become possible and business can be conducted on its merits instead of being subject to the tribute and the good will of this handful of self-constituted trustees of the national prosperity.