Show SUMMER HARD TIME TIM FOR JAPANESE SNAKES TOKIO UP UP The Tho summer of ot 1930 was a. a hard ono one on the the- snake population of oC J Japan despite the tact fact some somo Buddhist sects consider th the tho wrigglers sacred and worship at snake shrine Not ot only were snakes pursued for food tood but also alO for their skins which have C lave enjoyed ed widespread popularity for Cor tho the manufacture of oC women's shoes ers co for roi walking canes purses and card cases calC Tho railway ministry reports that more than 20 O tons ons of oC snake skins were shipped Crom Tom rota rural districts into the cities during the summer |