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STORE
NATIVES OF HAPPY HOLLOW IN DALTON GA. SHOP ONLY AT ONE STORE WHICH
THEY CALL A "JOT 'EM DOWN STORE". IT'S CALLED THIS BECAUSE HERE
THE PURCHASER CAN BARTER OR SIMPLY ARGUE AN ITEMS' PRICE DOWN
HENCE, JOT 'EM DOWN.
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED
Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name |
Date learned: 11-00-1971