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Preface Read Carefully Every Advertisement in this Directory CT'HIS book has been compiled with the idea in Mew •*• of giving to all those interested in shipping, reliable and complete information, as far as possible, concerning Vessels, Ore and Coal Docks, Grain Elevators, etc, located on the Great Lakes* The information contained herein has never before been published in such a complete form, by anyone, other than myself* This Book is used and endorsed by all of the Ore and Coal Shippers* Ore and Coal Dock Operators* Grain Elevators* Vessel Managers and Brokers* Railroads* Manne Underwriters, Marine Supply Houses* etc*, and it is the recognized authority on Marine Statistics, It is not my wish to do an injustice to anyone through any error which might occur in this Book, ana in the event of such an occurrence I would deem it a favor to be pdomptly advised thereof* I wish to extend my sincere thanks to my many friends who have so "willingly assisted me in obtaining the information contained herein* Fred W. Green Rockefeller Bldg. Cleveland Ohio