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Show Millions for Sugar To the extent of 10,000,000 the Free State is subsidizing the growth of sugar beets in Ireland. The first factory fac-tory for the production of beet sugar is to be erected by a Belgian firm which obtained the concession. There was lively competition among Irish towns seeking to be selected as the place for the factory. Carlow was chosen, and when the decision was announced the town band turned out and serenaded the representatives of the Belgian firm. Bonfires were lighted and there was a general celebration. |