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Moscow—(A. P.)—Millions of
American burlap sacks which were
brought to Russia filled with sugar,
flour, corn, or rice for the starving
population are to be made into gar-j
ments this winter to help relieve
famine in clothing among the poor.
The sacks have been accumulating in
, . ... . „ ,
warehouses since the American Relief
Ad ministration shipments began to
arrive nearly a year and a half ago.
Experience has shown that Russian |
women, taught by hard times, can,
ake three sacks and from them soon
turn out a serviceable overcoat or a 1
dress One sack is nlaced Inside the!"
a , r Jf ss ' \, ne /î 1 , 3 placed 1118 ae ,
other a head hole cut, and places al
lowed for the arms. Double sleeves
and pockets are made from the third !
sack. For wear in cold weather the!
garment is made thicker by "quilt
ing " with whatever is most handy,.who
articles such as excelsior rags, pieces '
of rope, or leathefl, sheared wool or j
tea case fibre being used. The sacks'issued
wI11 be turned over to 0 i d people's
bornes, orphanages, and various other
"ustitutlons.
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