Miscellany, May 15, 1944

Wedlock. In Detroit, Mrs. Madge J. Williams won a divorce on the charge that her jealous husband bought a padlock soon after they were married, locked her in their bedroom every day before going to work.

Prize Crop. In Los Angeles, County Park Superintendent J. R. Wimmer proudly pointed out the luxuriant ornamental plants around the County Agricultural Building. Commented visiting Horticulturist A. J. Barton: "That's a fine crop of marijuana, my friend."

Pots. In London, The New Statesman and Nation quoted the Admiralty Stores List:

Pots, Chamber, plain.

Pots, Chamber, with Admiralty monogram in blue, for hospital use.

Pots, Chamber, fluted with royal cypher...

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