Village Idiot Wins Lottery After Dream Mistake
A village man claims a dream led him to ticket 24 and the first prize. Neighbors point out three sevens equal 21, not 24, but the man insists 24 won and celebrates his luck.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
2
A village man claims a dream led him to ticket 24 and the first prize. Neighbors point out three sevens equal 21, not 24, but the man insists 24 won and celebrates his luck.
The couple steps off a train and jokes about pretending to be long married. The groom declines to carry items, prompting the bride to insist they look experienced, while she handles the bags.
A college student shows off a silk gown at a family holiday gathering and calls it a “poor little insignificant worm.” Her father replies with a blunt, finished line reflecting pride in the hard work behind the garment.
In a casual exchange Senator Blank replies to a criticism of his speech by acknowledging the topics he did not clearly understand. The dialogue suggests a confident but evasive stance as he avoids admitting gaps in knowledge.
A minister asks Bessie to donate her new dime to missions. She replies that she will buy the ice cream now and let the druggist contribute to the missions.
A married man recounts an awkward prediction moment after returning home late. His wife asks the time, he replies with a lie and the cuckoo clock strikes wrong, forcing him to endure a nine time cuckoo while he waits for the truth to surface.
A man shows the engagement ring he placed three days earlier and asks if friends admired it. She reveals that two friends recognized the ring, adding a note of shared celebration to the moment.
Advertisements seeking buyers for motels ranches and businesses across Oregon Washington California and nearby areas. Includes inventory details stock real estate and licenses with various price points and terms. Also lists small ads for drug stores lockers grocery stores farms and equipment across Kansas Missouri and Arkansas.
Seeds and plants listed for sale including St Regis or Latham red raspberries at 3 per 100, Blakemore strawberries 100 for 1,000 prepaid or 5.25 f.o.b., Kerbon Acres Walker Iowa and George B. Green Grubville Missouri offerings, buffalo alfalfa seed with 99.5 purity and 90% germination from L E Nelson Mankato Kansas.
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