THE ECONOMIC SITUATION IN GERMANY.
FAILURE OF CROPS. LONDON', Oct. M. Fresh information regarding the economic situation in Germany indicates that the position is becoming worse. The corn crops have failed, and the outlook for oats and barley is bad, the 1917 harvest being fcrly per cent below normal years. A certain amount is expected from the Roumaman granaries. The failure of the [odder crops is seriously affecting the breeding industry and the milk supply. The price of bread is beginning to double, and the weekly meat ration is reduced to half a ] round. , a .,, e and industry is practically at a standstill, and the publication of vital statistics suppressed owing to the alarming figures. Ihe conditions in Austria and Hungary are infinitely wAvse.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10108, 16 October 1917, Page 5
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