CONTENTS


PREFACE . . .

SUMMARY . . .

INTRODUCTION . .

 Method of Study . .

FILLING AND WEIGHING BAGS

 Description of Methods .

 Labor Requirements. .

 Burlap Bags . .
 Paper Bags . .

 Analysis of Costs .

 Burlap Bags . .
 Paper Bags . .

HANDLING AND LOADING PACKED

 Description of Methods.


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BAGS. . .12

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Burlap Bags Loaded in Motor Trucks Only .14

 Labor Requirements. . .. .. 14
 Analysis of Costs .. . .. .16

Burlap and Paper Bags Loaded in Motor
Trucks and Rail Cars . .. ..20

 Labor Requirements for Burlap Bags. .. .20
 Labor Requirements for Paper Bags .22
 Analysis of Costs for Burlap Bags .22
 Analysis of Costs for Paper Bags. .24