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CRIES OF STREET VENDORS

ITALIAN STREET VENDORS USED TO GO BY
SHOUTING FROM THEIR TRUCKS: "STROM-
BERRY, STROMBERRY, TWO QUARTS FOR
QUARTER. YELLOWBAMA SWEET CORN."

Submitter comment: INFORMANT USED TO HEAR THIS CRY WHEN
SHE WAS A CHILD IN DETROIT IN THE 30'S.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Favorites
Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Cries of street vendor

Date learned: 00001930S

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