There may not be any particular significance in the fact, but it is a fact that the majority of the memI fcers Of the executive of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce are Scotsmen. Last night they were discussing the possibility of a' wheat famine, and one of the Scotsmen said there was no need to worry, as- people could do without bread ; fbr a month if necessary. ‘lt’s all-right for you,” said Mr D.' J*. Malone, because you can eat (porridge.” •' Thfe i Scotsmen simultaneously attacked Mr Malone, ahd one reminded him that he need not worry—there would he plenty of potatoes. Mr Malone laughed and admitted that the Scotsmen had hint there.
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Stratford Evening Post, Issue 85, 5 July 1928, Page 4
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