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Artificial Cotton Mystery Stirs U S Trade Skepticism
New York reports mystery surrounds an alleged artificial cotton by Dr. C J Hedley Thornton claiming a plant immune to boll weevil and pests can produce cheaper, longer lasting fiber weaving with silk rayon and wool. Officials in Washington remain skeptical as samples remain unavailable.
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New York
C. J. Hedley-Thornton
London
Washington
New York World News Service
Hedley-Thornton
Savoy Plaza Hotel
Germany
Spain
Italy
United States
Artificial Cotton Production and Marketing Corporation, Ltd
Buckingham Gate
Westminster
Department of Commerce
C. J. Hediey-Thornton
Department of Agriculture
Dredley-Theenton
Exergy
Holland
Mr. Hart
Oki
Royaliies
Mason and Dixon
Charles
Lord Baltimore