| 单词 | freight agent |
| 例句 | Language myth tells us that it's from railroad freight agent Obadiah Kelly, or Indian chief Old Keokuk, who signed treaties OK, or an English farm word hoacky, meaning the last load of the harvest. On the origin of vocab 2012-02-09T10:36:00Z "Among the positions never requiring a college degree in the past that are quickly adding that to the list of desired requirements: dental hygienists, photographers, claims adjusters, freight agents, and chemical equipment operators." Is higher education a pyramid scheme? 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z And his freight agent warned him that the price will most likely rise, to $35,000, because of rail and trucking difficulties in the United States. The world is still short of everything. Get used to it 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z The policy, announced by the General Administration of Customs on Friday, produced immediate delays on Saturday as manufacturers, freight agents and traders tried to understand how to comply. China Delays Mask and Ventilator Exports After Quality Complaints 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z The cost per pound across the Pacific has tripled in the last few days as airlines have shut down most of their international passenger flights, according to freight agents. The U.S. Needs China’s Masks, as Acrimony Grows 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z A friend of his, another freight agent, had suffered a heart attack the other day. Theresa May’s Impossible Choice 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z Among the positions never requiring a college degree in the past that are quickly adding that to the list of desired requirements: dental hygienists, photographers, claims adjusters, freight agents and chemical equipment operators. Perspective | Wanted for any job: A bachelor’s degree. Is that smart? 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z They say authorized freight agents must provide authorities with DNA data and other information related to exported horns. Despite poaching, South Africa plans for rhino horn trade 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z Mediated talks between the Transport Workers Union, which represents Southwest's ramp workers and freight agents, and the carrier started in November after 14 months of negotiations on a contract produced no agreement. Analysis: U.S. pilots vote on deals, other airline staff agitate 2012-11-28T06:11:18Z “Found that out, did you?” grinned the freight agent. Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car 2012-02-29T03:00:25.457Z He became a freight agent for the Auburn & Syracuse railway company at Auburn in 1841, an express messenger between Albany and Buffalo a year later, and in 1843 a resident agent in Buffalo. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z "Why yes, I saw that fellow get aboard," answered the freight agent. The Rover Boys on a Tour or Last Days at Brill College 2011-05-24T02:00:14.887Z The old form of the cotton bill of lading which has been signed by freight agents or their assistants or others has been an instrument not possible to authenticate. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z Our contracting freight agent on the coast at that time was a fellow so erratic that he was nicknamed Crazyhorse. The Nerve of Foley And Other Railroad Stories But as he had five dollars, he did not mind the small sum paid him by the freight agent. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils You see, I went to the freight agent of the only railroad that runs to Deacon's Bay. The Gray Mask Samuel had become western freight agent of the Great Northern and was on the way to desirable promotion. The "Genius" He was station agent, freight agent, express agent, and telegraph operator at Rainbow Station, R. G. S., and he performed his various duties with laudable promptness, when nothing more promising attracted his attention. The Blue Goose “I’ll ask the freight agent about it,” said Matt, and he hurried into the office. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone Then, with the note and papers which the freight agent had ready for him, he started off uptown. The Boy Pilot of the Lakes Nat Morton's Perils The freight agent who was called as a witness testified as to the good character of the man previously, but he was a thief. Snow on the Headlight A Story of the Great Burlington Strike Telegraph the general freight agent at Chicago for freight cars, as fast as he can let me have them. A Captain in the Ranks A Romance of Affairs A railroad freight agent, on the contrary, is disposed to think that shippers ought to be satisfied with any rate lower than those charged fifty years ago for carting or other crude methods of transportation. The Railroad Question A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses Matt could do nothing but stare at the freight agent. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone The freight agent appeared round the corner of the station, leading an animal the sight of which made Jarvis’ eyes light with pleasure. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 "Then as long as we've got to support him, I'll tell him he may try his hand at the job of assistant freight agent, if he wants to earn his keep." Virginia If information of a special character is required, it may be obtained by addressing the division freight agent of the railroad in the region under consideration. The Young Farmer: Some Things He Should Know One whom Providence has not favored with the mysterious wisdom of a general freight agent might suppose that considerations of bulk, weight, insurance and similar factors formed a basis of railroad classification. The Railroad Question A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses As best he could the freight agent gave a description of the man who had driven off with the goods and the turn-out. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone “Why—she got a stone in that left hind foot,” admitted the freight agent, walking the mare toward the corner of the building. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 Any freight agent knew the remedy: an increase of freight rates by agreement or through a system of pooling earnings. Historical Essays In seaport cities there are firms styling themselves foreign freight contractors, outward freight agents, steamship agents, or ship brokers. The Young Farmer: Some Things He Should Know Freight classifications, however, while they are fully as far-reaching as customs laws, are made by a few freight agents meeting in secret session, listening to no advice and acknowledging no higher authority. The Railroad Question A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses He motioned to the freight agent to draw rein and pointed to a deep track in a soft bit of ground ahead. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone The freight agent led his mare away without deigning to reply, except by a shake of the head. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 Janice and Frank Bowman, as well as the freight agent, had been held spellbound by these exciting incidents. How Janice Day Won Uncle Tom arrived at the station with the goat he was to ship north, but the freight agent was having difficulty in billing him. Jokes For All Occasions Selected and Edited by One of America's Foremost Public Speakers The general freight agents of the roads that are members of the association in turn form a select body known as the rate committee. The Railroad Question A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses “We can’t go much further in this direction,” said the freight agent, when all of a mile of ground had been covered. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone As the wagon drew up to it, the freight agent came leisurely out to attend to business. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 "There, Walky," said the freight agent, wiping his perspiring brow when the work was completed—for this happened on a warm day in early June. How Janice Day Won I told him to let me try a ten on some assistant general freight agent. Torchy As A Pa These committees of freight agents have for more than twenty years constituted the supreme authority in all matters pertaining to freight classification. The Railroad Question A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses “But we wouldn’t have been had we taken that freight agent’s advice and remained on the other side of the Delaware.” Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone Presently she asked for the halter, and the freight agent, somewhat doubtful, but too full of admiration for the near presence of beauty to refuse, gave it to her. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 Our contracting freight agent on the Coast at that time was a fellow so erratic that he was nicknamed "Crazy-horse." Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers They introduced us to the freight agent of the Ohio and Mississippi Railway, who travelled with us, as did also a clever handsome widow. First Impressions of the New World On Two Travellers from the Old in the Autumn of 1858 "And can you tell me whether they happen to have a female freight agent there?" A Pair of Patient Lovers The freight agent at once disappeared around the corner of the building. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone “She’s as sound as a nut,” declared the freight agent, with indignation. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 I know the freight agent and he will hide me in a trunk if need be. Sunny Slopes Stewart, D.A., freight agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, 94, 95; joins Mr. Carnegie in manufacture of steel rails, 186. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie Jay Simmons, the freight agent, was tilted comfortably in a chair near a window looking out upon the railroad platform when Lawler stepped into the office. The Trail Horde He was quickly followed by Andy and the freight agent, and off they went at a spanking gait down the smooth road. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone She said nothing whatever to Jarvis, but stood awaiting the return of the freight agent with an averted cheek. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 Evidently he had made an appointment, for he was met by the freight agent of the B. & M., who knew Bart and nodded to him. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent Stewart, then freight agent for the company, directed our attention to a house adjoining his residence at Homewood. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie He frowned, and crossed the street, going toward the railroad station building, in which he would find the freight agent. The Trail Horde There was an old countryman standing by the gate, smoking a pipe leisurely, and Matt directed the freight agent to draw rein. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone At first the freight agent declined delivering under such circumstances. The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author. Mr. Leslie and the freight agent spent half an hour at the ruins. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent Mrs. Franciscus, wife of our freight agent, was very kind and on several occasions asked me to her house in Pittsburgh. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie Miss Georgie was freight agent as well as many other things, and she went out and stood bareheaded in the sun to watch the unloading. Good Indian “He couldn’t have gone far in this direction,” muttered the freight agent ruefully. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone He put in a "loyal" general freight agent who also needed no instructions, but busied himself at destroying his own and all the other coal roads by a system of secret rebates and rate cuttings. The Deluge "And a good one," supplemented the freight agent. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent I am also board of directors, treasurer, secretary, general manager, superintendent, paymaster, trackmaster, general passenger agent, general freight agent, master mechanic, ticket agent, conductor, brakeman, and boss. Toasts and Forms of Public Address for Those Who Wish to Say the Right Thing in the Right Way The freight agent went quickly away and the two men were left alone together. Poor White Both Andy and the freight agent saw at once that Matt was right, and the jaw of the driver of the wagon dropped. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone I then called on Mr. Cooper, freight agent, to secure, if possible, free transportation to Adrian; to him I gave my introductory letter. A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences It was some time after the key clicked in the lock and the bulky form of the freight agent lumbered up through the pines again before Billy stirred. The City of Fire The general freight agent was bluffed into believing that unless the two cars were instantly set where they were wanted his whole railroad would be tied up. History of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, at Santiago With a Few Unvarnished Truths Concerning that Expedition When the consignee gets this bill of lading, it is a voucher to the freight agent, where the goods are to be delivered, as to the ownership. Business Hints for Men and Women “Or we had an earthquake,” added Andy, utterly disgusted with the freight agent’s actions. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone I let the boy drive and deliver the crates to the freight agent, for I wished him to relieve me of this task occasionally. Driven Back to Eden Down the platform was the new freight agent, a thickset, rubber-shod individual with a projecting lower jaw and a lowering countenance. The City of Fire I'll write on my own account to the general freight agent. The Motor Boys on the Pacific Or, the Young Derelict Hunters The speaker was Don Lovell, a trail drover, and the parties addressed were the general freight agents of three railroad lines operating in Texas. The Outlet “I can’t see why he crossed the river in that fashion,” grumbled the freight agent, as he tapped his horse with the whip. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone He was even timid of policemen, freight agents, and conductors, though he was not afraid of them. Michael, Brother of Jerry The third time he rounded the curve by the freight agent the man looked up with a speculative squint and eyed the boy. The City of Fire "What you chaps after, anyhow?" went on the freight agent, when he had put the money in the safe. The Motor Boys on the Pacific Or, the Young Derelict Hunters But Don Lovell had not been a trail drover for nearly fifteen years without understanding his business as well as the freight agents did theirs. The Outlet “Oh, we’ll have to catch that thief,” put in the freight agent. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone “My trotter is not used to this sort of thing,” said the freight agent. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone Seeing this, the freight agent decided to drive back home, taking a much better road, which led down to Easton. 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