Village marksman joke shocks FBI agent
An FBI marksman visits a town and discovers bull’s eyes everywhere. He meets the village idiot who boasts of perfect aim. The punchline: the shooter fires first and draws the circle afterward.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
6
An FBI marksman visits a town and discovers bull’s eyes everywhere. He meets the village idiot who boasts of perfect aim. The punchline: the shooter fires first and draws the circle afterward.
A celebrated Arctic explorer questions an Eskimo about a task. The native explains his wife asked him to match a piece of goods. He fears the job as she wants him to match the polar bearskin gown she wears.
Coroner questions an eye witness about a shooting saying a woman shot her husband at close range. The witness confirms there were powder marks on the face supporting the account of the fatal shot.
A publicity agent counsels the star to ignore a harsh critic who merely repeats others. The exchange highlights early press scrutiny on a debut performance and the pressure of public perception. The critic’s opinion is framed as unoriginal and sensational enough to affect the star’s image.
A middle aged woman applying for a driver's permit is teased at the counter when questioned about her age. The clerk impatience leads to a quip that she is getting older every minute.
A light dialogue scene shows Mr Newlywed puzzled by his hard work as Mrs Newlywed explains Martha has cleaning duties today and she cannot let the house look untidy. The exchange captures domestic humor and wedding day bustle.
A quirky exchange between a male companion and a female friend unfolds in a social setting. The boy asserts he will dance with her that night while the girl hints at an upcoming engagement with another man.
A light exchange between a man and woman centers on whether his face is dirty or simply his imagination. She reassures him his face is clean while teasing his perception.
A playful exchange about expertise with a lion tamer quipping that he only combs the lions and cleans their teeth, while another questions the celebration of his skill.
The parson works on a home carpentry task while Willie, the neighbor boy, watches. The clergyman praises the effort and asks if the boy is watching his technique. Willie replies he is waiting to hear the preacher’s reaction when the thumb is mashed.
Sam reads a job ad in the daily paper and is told 500 applications already exist. He quickly replies that they need someone to sort them, showing quick wits in the exchange. The scene highlights opportunistic humor around job openings.
A 19 by 30 inch modern coffee table features a simple line design with an open shelf on both sides for convenient access. Its minimalist form blends with strict modern settings or complements Early American pieces.
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