The following shopping list was found in the lining of a person's hat during World War I.
Greens - $3.53
Mulberry Juice - $1.84
Jam Tarts - $5.47
Apples - $4.56
Shrimp Paste - $2.46
Salsify - $4.12
Halibut - $4.32
Dates - $3.12
Walnuts - $1.46
Suet - $2.31
Candy - $4.25
Did this shopping list have any bearing on the war?
Take the third, fifth and third letters of GREENS and so on, which produces the following message:
ENEMY BATTLESHIPS SAIL AT DAWN TUESDAY