Miscellany, May 14, 1945

On the Town. In Boston, police were left holding a bag, forgotten in a taxi by four sailors. Its contents: one dozen pickles, a jar of olives, a box of crackers, three frankfurters, a copy of Good Night, Sweet Prince, the life & loves of John Barrymore.

Going My Way. In Chicago, OPA closed in on Laundryman Chow Yew, who advertised: "The OPA way for 16¢, my way for 18¢."

Down to Earth. In Manhattan, a hard-pressed butcher set out a sign : "What Have I Got? I Got Cow's Feet."

Stingers. In Lewiston, Idaho,Apiarist W. H. Bristol fed his young bees...

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