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Crow deductions and corn shucking schemes spark rural chatter
A letter from Uncle Dan Ness recounts a country store discussion on crows costing farmers money and tax deductions. The piece humorously envisions a national corn shucking event in Washington with barbecue and a plan to involve government officials, urging publicity.
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