Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-10-27
BE j. W. GOODMAN,
(Traf1ic Commissioner, Grand Forks
- Commercial Club.)

The carriage costs of grain, both
actual and relative as between reach
ing different primary markets, Ia quite
controlling as to defining the cham
nels through which the, grain move
,ment will flow. Grain, like water,
WILL, seek Its ,4lowest level. and that
gauge. is freight cost of movement. To
make the mill and elevator success
full we must fully, consider this point,
All concerned are fully alive to this
aspect Of the situation.
It mush be borne in mind that this
undertaking is a new venture in so far
as this interior country is concerned.
We are in the same position as the
neapolis and Kansas City were many
years ago..
Must Show Shippers.
The grower or grain shipper in the
territory; west of us from whom most
of u grain will be drawn would
naturally be very cautious in changing
to q new market-they must be shown
that 1t is worth while. .
On grain shipped to Grand Forks
for possible purchase by the state
mill, attention is directed to the ad-
vantages obtained by so doing. A car
Of grain consigned here would be held
in the railroad yards set aside for that
purpose, where federal inspection
would be performed, and in the event
that the consignor or the mill people
for any cause, such a 8 dissatisfaction
with grade assigned to the grain.
amount or per cent Of dockage, or
other causes hat might arise, it would
leave the consignor in the position
TINT he Oor ro10n al on thfo grain 70 onyS
market beyond. This reconsigning
would cos him nothing if performed
within a reasonable time that would
not unduly delay the cars. 1t will be
seen that It will cost the shippers moth
ing to take advantage of this addi-
tional market being afforded them.
The grain people will not be slow to
appreciate the new market opened to
them free Of any kind Of additional
charges, such rs switching and vari-
Gus accessorial and incidental charges
that are ordinarily allied to the
freight rate itself. 1t will simply be
the cost of transporting the grain
from point of origin to final destina-
ton. i
In where grain is shipped here
for storage or cleaning, at the present
time he will pay 2 IL cents per cwt.
over M ABOVE the LnrOu&n rate on
the grain from point of origin to des-
tination. plus additional Interior ele-
vator charges. We are negotiating
with the proper railroad, officials to-
wards a market reduction in this
stoppage charge and hope to accom-
plish something in the very near fu-
ture.
Car Situation.
The present time is most %propitious
for taking advantage Of the facilities
extended by the state Of North Dakota
in this enterprise. The box "a situa-
ton is almost hopeless especially for
good box ears capable Of transporting
grain. BY shipping into this mill and
elevator 1t will give the railroads
splendid utilization Of the available
| equipment now on their lines and
keep the cars right here in North
| Dakota to start hauling more grain;
| We 41l know the sequel of carr going
intoSsthe congested primary markets
east Of us. Cars are now backed UP
from. the head of the Lakes clear to
Grand Forks. The opening Of the
llmil and elevator, is most suspicious
In View OF the existing car situation
Throughout the northwest and the
Icountry in general.