The Jukao crops this autumn are lexeeptionally good. As one approaches the western border of Jukao fand inthe Taichowhsien one sees Fice fields that cannot very well be excelled and in Jukao itself the corn crop this year reaches 8 feet in height and bears heavily. Jukaohsien is, not only the most populated section of the world but it has had the r ulation for centuries as one of the most productive sections of the world. Until recently the Jukao people wer exceedingly prosperous, but communism, tufei and opium eating has token the blue ribbon from the population. At present conditions are rapidly improving, communism practically unknown, bandits have largely left the country and the fight on against the use of opium, Immorality is next to be combalted, for venereal disease is rapidly on' the increase, It fs said that one of the characteristics of the old of the Jukao people is that they are inclined to settle. their little question by Jaw Instead of among themselves. For this reason lawyers have thrived among them for generations, At resent, too, there are a good many lawyers in Jukao, Formerly, it is said, large sums of money were spent in this way. Farmer Wang gets trouble with neighbour Lee about a chicken worth 'A feverish preparation for war seems in progress among the young people of Jukao who were forced into military training. The drilling grounds are daily used by various Sroups, from early morning til the evening.
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