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The Board of Agriculture claims that since 1914 eleven thousand
persons have been taught to make cheese. It is admitted, however, that
as the result of inexperience the mortality among young cheeses has
been enormous.

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The Labour Party are submitting a Motion in the House of Commons
for the reduction of railway fares. An alternative suggestion that
passengers should be allowed to pay the extra shilling or two and buy
the train outright will probably be put forward.

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The sum of £15,650 has just been paid for the lease of a West End
flat, says a contemporary. If this includes use of the bath, it seems
a bit of a bargain.

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We gather from an American newspaper that shooting for the new Mexican
Presidency has commenced.

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An East End fishmonger is reported to have sold fish at one penny a
pound. The controlled price being much higher, several trade rivals