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Show Diamond Buyers in War Time. The war has increased the buying of diamonds and other precious stones r ire than 50 per cent over any year faring the past fifty, it was announced st the annual convention of the Illi-tnis Illi-tnis Jewelers' association. Precious Wics "were bought during the last v-:ir by more persons than formerly I'iii'-'lit high-grade watches, it was s'ated, and the sale of broodies, brace-ks brace-ks and pins made an unprecedented f?urt. According to Col. John L. Shep i'-rd of New York, there is to be a l'?ger rush to invest in diamonds and ppcinus stones during nest year. |