World Wheat Harvest 1917 Review by International Institute
The International Institute of Agriculture reviews 1917 cereal crops worldwide. Wheat yields in Spain, France, Scotland, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada, United States, British India, Japan, and Algeria total 453,268,000 quintals, with 103.3% of 1916 and 48.6% of the five-year average, signaling better 1917 than 1916 but below long-term average. Rye, maize, and barley yields show mixed results with notable regional contributions and varying percent comparisons to 1916 and averages.
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International Institute of Agriculture Réme
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Spain
France
Scotland
Ireland
Switzerland
Canada
United States
British India
Japan
Algeria
United Stat
Aims of New York State Food Commission
John Mitchell, president of the New York State Food Commission, outlines aims to secure adequate food for the 16 million residents, curtail food speculators, and ensure farmers a square deal. He emphasizes preventing profiteering during the crisis, guiding production, and using powers to keep prices from becoming exorbitant while avoiding state socialism.
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New York State
Aunarvermaster’s
New York State Food Commission
John Mitchell
Inder
Aerica
Remarkable South London tobacconist meeting
A correspondent recalls a queer encounter in a tobacconist shop where an elderly, left-armed tradesman served a customer with a wooden left leg stump and a veteran with an empty right sleeve. The shopkeeper quips doctors could make one complete man from the three.
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London
Tommy
New Zealand Woollen Co Offer In Store Sale
A brief notice states the New Zealand Woollen Co offers a carriage and return money guarantee if not satisfied. The promotion mentions weekly giveaways every Wednesday, tied to a selection from the shop.
Bread Eating Public notified of local business purchase
An announcement states the Bread Eating Public of Northam and District have purchased the above business and pledge civility and strict attention to business to merit a fair share of patronage.
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Northam
Notable Turf Performers Shine Amid Stakes Results
GAUZE and Powins triumph in a fierce turf contest with winnings totaling several thousands of pounds. Gratton by Golopin leads a notable sire line including St Simon and Donovan. Breeding details list Maid Miriam dam of Palymuclis, Brendoane, Frontwood, and famous broodmare Ribbon from Lennox. Bred by Messes White Broy Hunter River NSW. Paddocking notes credited to M A Kelly, Groom in Charge.
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Gratton
Vy Golopin
St. Simon
Donovan
Galliard
Maid Miriam
Palymuclis
Brendoane
Frontwood
Ribbon
Kags
Lennox
Messes White Broy
Hunter River
N.S.W
Joyance the Great Sire and Prize Derby Lineage Highlighted
Joyance a beautiful 48-hand dapple grey stallion, stands at Rossmore and tours surrounding districts. Bred on the Persimmon line, he is praised for turf performances including the Queensland Derby and St Leger, with Simmer as sire and St Simon as grandsire, tracing a celebrated English jockeys and broodmare record. Full particulars from the advertiser.
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Joyance
Loyanee
SLRE
Simmer
St Simon
Galopin
Gree
Vorgene
Vntehinae
St Angela
Hingfui
Elise
Trenton
Muske
Yattendon
Glavens
Goliani
Rous Emogrant
Quadron
Dutch Oven
Alleare
Henerve Parldocks Ree
Herman Wilkes Awarded Subsidy for Northam District Horse
Herman Wilkes, noted for an 18 fine up standing bay horse with black points, received the Troring Association subsidy for Northam district. The report highlights the horse’s good judges and the absence of a superior contender in Wy A.
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Herman Wilkes
Troring Association
Northam
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America
NEW Zealand Woollen Co., Peril
the Avon Bakery
Russell
Barnett
Hotel
Nungarin
A. C. McCorry
Llasky & Devlie
Tim. Harnett
Fitzgerald Street
Upic-Bate
Hobart
Powins
Brookes
M. A. Kelly
Rossmore
Stali Herman Wille
North AM
District
Maryin Wilkes
Imsp
Hazel Belle
H. Jordon
York Or Northam
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