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July 12, 1944
Midland Cooperator
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Herb Fledderjohn of Indiana Farm Bureau Cooperatives notes consumer vulnerability in the coal business regarding weight and quality. In Indianapolis, they found a customer's bin held only eight tons despite years of paying for ten.
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The coal business is one in which the consumer is completely at the mercy of the dealer on weight, quality and other factors, observes Herb Fledderjohn, publicity man for Indiana Farm Bureau Cooperatives. Indiana recently took over the coal business in Indianapolis and has been having some experiences. For instance, in filling an order for ten tons. it was found that the patron's bin would hold only eight ton. "Why," said the surprised customer, "They've been putting ten tons of coal in that bin for years and years. Or anyway I've been paying for ten tons."
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Coal Business
Consumer Deception
Short Weight
Dealer Fraud
What entities or persons were involved?
Herb Fledderjohn
Where did it happen?
Indianapolis
Story Details
Key Persons
Herb Fledderjohn
Location
Indianapolis
Story Details
Indiana Farm Bureau Cooperatives discovers coal dealers have been shorting customers by delivering less than ordered weight, as a bin holds only eight tons despite payment for ten over years.