Also from a news service, this photo is dated Feb. 3, 1942.

The caption taped to the back says:

Refitting the Old Milk Wagon

Chicago, Ill. — The horse looks back, and was heard to say: “What’s this thing behind me?” He’s being hitched to one of the Bowman Dairy Company delivery wagons, which has come out of retirement as a result of the tire shortage.

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(from the Jack & Marge Day collection)