A report issued by the railway administration shows continued provement in freight—traffic. August traffic was 3 per cent. higher than July, and showed an increase of 21 per cents. compared with August, 1928. The daily average number of car loa ings in August reached a record reports show, moreover, that the average weight of the loads also is increasing.
'A sharp increase has recently occurred in the price of cereals and hemp, due to decreased yidds and increased demand. The consul at.
Naples reports that normal exports of nuts and dried fruits from southern Ttaly are predicted for this season.
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