Explore the complete catalog of commodities appearing in the Interstate Commerce Commission’s decisions from 1887 to 1909. This edition organizes the topics by product type and related court decisions, offering a window into how goods moved and were regulated in the era.
The material shown reflects a wide range of products and transportation issues, from agricultural implements and foodstuffs to manufactured goods and packaging. It presents the kinds of disputes, classifications, and routes that shaped commercial practice across the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The listing is organized to help researchers locate specific items and the corresponding I.C.C. decisions.
- Alphabetical and cross‑referenced entries for commodities like alcohol, fruit, lumber, and metals.
- References to court opinions and I.C.C. rulings that influenced freight and shipping rules.
- Historical context on how different regions and industries were treated under regulation.
- A structured index that supports quick lookup of topics across multiple volumes.
Ideal for readers interested in historical transport regulation, economic history, and the evolution of commerce in the United States.