Americans urged to cut cereal use for war aid
French High Commissioner Andre Tardieu told the Southern Commercial Congress in Baltimore that America must reduce domestic cereal consumption and boost exports to France. He outlined France's wartime reductions in bread, meat, sugar, and fats and urged U.S. citizens to join new restrictions to shorten the war.
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Names Sought for First-Time Sprayers to Boost Yields
Raleigh reports entomologist F Sherman and the agricultural extension service seek names and addresses of growers who will spray for the first time this year. They say proper spraying can double apple crops and raise potato yields 30 to 40 percent, with higher gains in western counties. Publications explaining mixtures are free.
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Australians seek free passages for brides from Britain
The agent general in London reports Australians marry English and Scottish women at about 800 monthly. He asks the government to provide free passages for these wives when they come to Australia with their husbands, noting soldiers are especially drawn to Scottish girls. The government plans to grant the request.
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Telegraph Rates Rise Across Italy
Rome March 19. Foreign telegraph rates increased 40 percent due to currency depreciation. A dollar now exchanges for about 1.5 lire instead of five lire previously.
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