Miscellany, Sep. 22, 1941

Spree. In Detroit, a man confessed to breaking into 13 confectioneries to stuff himself with fancy desserts. He spent three hours in one place "just mixing myself banana splits, sundaes, and other refreshments."

Fidelity. In Medford, Ore., a hunter found his missing bird dogs in the parlor, pointing an owl.

Velocity. In Farmville, Va., two hooded men stole $510, made their getaway on a steam roller.

Payee. In Philadelphia a train-wreck victim was awarded $1 a day damages for the rest of his life. Last week he celebrated his 101st birthday well off.

Injury. In Eire during invasion exercises a helmeted woman tending a soldier...

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