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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
8
The U S Food Administration in Washington calls for a 50 percent reduction in US wheat use to reserve supplies for Allies and military needs. It outlines weekly per person limits on wheat products, two wheatless days, and strict rules for households, public venues, retailers, bakers, and manufacturers until harvest.
The article notes wheat stocks in India Australia and Argentina face export delays due to a ship shortage. Australia holds 180 million bushels awaiting ships, India 70 million, and Argentina 11 million left with a new crop adding to totals. The shortage transfers obligation to the United States to share stock with Allies.
Figures from the U S Food Administration show from July 1 1914 to January 1 1918 the United States furnished yearly rations for 57 100 988 people and extra protein for 22 194 570 men. Wheat and wheat flour exports to three principal axes reached about 384 million bushels. pork exports totaled nearly 2 billion pounds. fresh beef exports were 443 484 400 pounds. Food sent to Russia was negligible compared with western allies.
Sir Joseph Maclay the British Shipping Controller argues that Britain cannot continue without American support. He states that British forces are exhausted after years of war while American manpower, expertise, and supplies could save the Allied cause, warning Britain faces a critical position until the next harvest.
Market notes show a 25 cent fall in swine prices with fat hogs and sows listed at 12.50 to 13.00 while cattle and feeders show mixed steady to lower values. The report includes weekly price ranges, livestock types, and a May cattle sale schedule from the representative sale listing.
Market notes show Butterfat at about 42 to 44 cents per pound and various quantities of tubs and produce items listed. The report references Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Minnesota regions with freight and sale details and posts a general market snapshot for produce trades.
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