Fruit Vendor

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Okra's truck before it got a new paint job from Dr. Bob
Okra's truck before it got a new paint job from Dr. Bob

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The selection varies day to day, but he carries most staples: corn, potatoes, garlic, apples, oranges and bananas
The selection varies day to day, but he carries most staples: corn, potatoes, garlic, apples, oranges and bananas

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A simple Radio Shack bullhorn brings Okra's call to the neighborhood
A simple Radio Shack bullhorn brings Okra's call to the neighborhood
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New Orleans' only door-to-door produce vendor, "Okra," is an important part of the fabric of several neighborhoods. We take a ride along in his truck.

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