US Wheat Policy Aims For Fair Trade With Australia
Australian wheat expert Dr J T Pavel reports to the Royal Agricultural Society in Sydney on wartime US purchases and future supply. He notes US aims to store reserves and balance fair treatment of Australian growers while aligning with American standards. Dr Pavel’s comments reflect Washington views on continuing to buy Australian wheat as a strategic stock and the impact on global markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ir J.T. Pavel
United States Department of Agriculture
Australia
Washington
Royal Agricultural Socety
New South Wales
Duvel
Australp
Tamnet
Mie Milsion
C. and Y. Railway Schedule in Effect November 28 1917
Railroad timetable notes that trains are scheduled to arrive and depart at listed stations but actual times are not guaranteed and are subject to change without notice Northbound operations included.
The Chit Book: A Candid View of Life in China
In Peking on August 13, a writer discusses the ubiquitous chit book a fast moving note system used in daily life. He notes its reach from clubs to tailors and bridges games and calls it both a joy and bane. The piece highlights how chits replace telephones and enable postponed reckonings as monthly settlements loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Aigius
Manchester’s wartime shell drive shown in factory tour
A Manchester report details rapid shell production after Lord Kitchener era demands. Factories repurposed textile equipment to churn out shells and other war materiel across Cumberland, Lancashire, North Wales, and the Isle of Man under munition urgency.
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Rick
Weestreland
Cumberland
Lancashire
North Wales
Isle of Man
David Lioyd George
Manchester
Busness
Engineering Trade Employers’ Association
Regan
Machester
Business Winds Down Amid Stockholder Drafting
A local business announces plans to discontinue operations as stockholders drafted into service threaten immediate closure. The firm notes a summer need to wind down but expresses caution about the final outcome.
Fine Furniture Emphasizes Quality and Value in Stock
The store promotes its season’s splendid furniture and high standards since opening. It claims to offer honest, durable pieces at low prices, discourages trashy furniture, and invites customers to browse chairs lounges and entire roomfuls, promising significant savings and a welcome reception.
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America
Sydney
Associated Press
Greta
Anveril
ArnostraPa
Tikka
Abe
Australie
C. & Y. R. Railway CO
A.M
High Point
Thomasville
Gordontown
Cid
Denton
High Rock No
Ly High Rock
Gey Ee
Nday
P.M
London
Reliable Store
H. A. Moffitt’s Old Stand
N. Main
Ene
Manchester, Bm
Corre
Wasdctated
Somme
Arentt
Preas
Mit
Calomel
Pany
Busi
Ness
J. L. Swain
Atlantic Stores, Inc
J. D. Sitterson
Lena Price
Carter
Narter
Broadway
Dainty
Ann Pennington
Paramount
Clara Kimball Young
Magda
Den
Peoples House Fur
Nishing Company
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