MARKETING 



ket for the hay of the north central states, 

 while Boston, New York and the mining 

 towns of Pennsylvania are important mar- 

 kets for the northeastern states. The size 

 of bale varies from 75 to 200 pounds. Small 

 bales of 100 pounds each are preferred in 

 Baltimore, medium bales of no to 140 

 pounds in Philadelphia, while New York 

 and Boston usually deal in the larger bales. 

 The commission charges vary from 50 cents 

 to $i per car. In New York, $i pays all 

 charges. At Chicago, $3 per car has been 

 charged for the inspection, divided equally 

 between seller and buyer. 



PRODUCE MARKETS 



Every town of any consequence has its 

 produce market. The South Water street 

 district in Chicago and the West Washing- 

 ton street market in New York are noted for 

 their extent and variety. There are also 

 many special markets for certain classes of 

 produce. Thus Elgin, Chicago and New 

 York have butter exchanges. Wisconsin, 

 Utica, Watertown and Cuba (New York) 

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