. The railroad problem; a collection of papers on various aspects of the railroad problem and presenting many points of view and contending suggestions concerning its solution; . -AVERAGE FOR THE UNITED STATES. WEST NORTH CENTRAL STATES 1S71-75 12S2-S6 1331-95 1901-05 1911-15 1921*•Wheat Kcnthly averase for year. Corn and oats Dec. 1 PRICE INDEX 190ISO170160150llJO 130 120110 100 90so 706050 been before the War. The case is different now, for the pricesof farm products are lower. There appears to be no escapefrom the conclusion that unless there is a material reduction incost of transportation
. The railroad problem; a collection of papers on various aspects of the railroad problem and presenting many points of view and contending suggestions concerning its solution; . -AVERAGE FOR THE UNITED STATES. WEST NORTH CENTRAL STATES 1S71-75 12S2-S6 1331-95 1901-05 1911-15 1921*•Wheat Kcnthly averase for year. Corn and oats Dec. 1 PRICE INDEX 190ISO170160150llJO 130 120110 100 90so 706050 been before the War. The case is different now, for the pricesof farm products are lower. There appears to be no escapefrom the conclusion that unless there is a material reduction incost of transportation, New England will soon be producing 336 RAILROADS AND BUSINESS PROSPERITY again the concentrated feed she requires. The loss in profitto the railroads this will occasion is no small item to many ofthe roads supplying this section of the country. To discuss in detail the effects upon agriculture and industryin general of the advances in freight rates of the past fouryears would require hours and days rather than minutes. Inbrief, if the present high rates are continued for any lengthof time their probable effect will be: First, to favor the farmers of South America and Australiaat the expense of our o
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