It has now been divulged for the first time that General de Bono was recalled from Africa after being heard humming the tune ‘ I Loves-s a-lassis ’ In one part of Bombay taxpayers are allowed an unusual form of instalment repayment—by rats. Ten dead rats equal one rupee. Many thousands or rats have been brought along since the introduction of vermin currency.
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Evening Star, Issue 22452, 24 September 1936, Page 14
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61Untitled Evening Star, Issue 22452, 24 September 1936, Page 14
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