No spitting on the sidewalk

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

This sign hangs over the door of an abandoned bar in the small town of Hamlet, Indiana. It says, "Spitting on the sidewalk prohibited. Penalty $5.00 to $100.00 Dept of Health." I found it interesting that the penalty could be as high as $100, and that it could vary so widely. Wonder what the criteria for setting the fine was?

 

[lynnb]

Hopefully not distance and artistic merit?

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

Regular spit, $5. Gum, $50. Spit w/chew, $100!

Nasty dude with a ticket: Priceless.

Sorry man, couldn't resist.

hahaha