Corn production in Italy trails wheat by a large margin
An analysis by Prof. Guido Rossati notes corn ranks second to wheat in italys cereal output. It serves mainly as food for northern Italians through polenta and mixed breads. In 1917 Italy planted 3.91 million acres of corn producing about 84.6 million bushels, about 28.9 percent of total cereals.
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Guido Rossati
College of
Conegliano
Venetia
United States
Europe
Po Valley
Lombardy
Campania
Naples
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Emilia
Rovigo
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Brescia
Pavia
Caseria
Benevento
Hom
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New England
How to Treat and Avoid the Spanish Influenza
The article explains that influenza, first seen in Spain in May, has historical precedents and low fatality with proper care. It urges bed rest at onset, avoiding exertion, purgatives, good nutrition, and staying quiet. It notes complications like pneumonia and advises avoiding crowds, maintaining strength, and using Vick's VapoRub for colds. It also contains unrelated notes on corn production in Italy and polenta.
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N. C. Board of Health
Vick
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Italian corn varieties in war time demand and production
Italian corn types and yields are discussed with emphasis on yellow flint varieties favored for meal quality and drought resistance. The piece notes shifts in import origins during WWI, price supports and bounties, labor shortages, and regional planting cycles across Lombardy, Veneto, and Friuli with details on maggengo and agostano seasons.
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