Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 303, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1918 — Hemp Raised by Cenvicts. [ARTICLE]

Hemp Raised by Cenvicts.

Penitentiary officials at Lansing conducted an interesting experiment on an island in the Missouri rivjer by planting 50 acres of hemp. The Leavenworth Times reports a bumper crop was raised. Experts declare it may be used in making binder twine at the penitentiary plant The hemp may be substituted for the sisal imported from Yucgtan, In making twine. The result would be a big saving in cost to the wheat farmers.—Kansas City Star.