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The second point is what the existence and exercise 

 of this great organizing ability is going to mean to 

 Russian trade and industry after the war. Here it is 

 unfortunate that America cannot read Russia first- 

 hand. Reports of Russian eagerness to push forward 

 the trade and industry of the Empire after the war are 

 brought to America by returning visitors. But these 

 reports are pale and vague in comparison with the 

 picture of Russian activity that one gets from studying 

 the various periodical organs of Russian industry and 

 commerce. 



Nothing that is required for a successful forward 

 march is overlooked, either by the government or by 

 private business interests. New railroads have been 

 laid out to ensure a quick mobilizing of the grain crops 

 for export. New and more adequate lines for the 

 distribution of fuel are under way. The great lumber 

 industry and its resources are being made ready. 

 Vast Siberia, aided by Petrograd, is preparing to get 

 a larger and quicker income from her riches. The 

 Pacific ports are being enlarged. The natural wealth 

 of the Empire is being made more available for use. 



Again, Russia is Mobilizing! 



RUSSIAN PEASANT GOODS FOR AMERICA 



Woodwork and Fine Laces on Market Aim is to Help 



War Cripples 



From R. Martens Co., Russia. 



The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has opened a 

 number of avenues in American commercial circles 



