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Uncle Cal’s May Letter Reflects Automation Rants and Small-Town Witty Gripes
In a letter to the editor Uncle Cal of Caribou mocks automation and government efficiency, recounting mischievous anecdotes about tax refunds, stamp machines, and paper clips. He muses on rising costs, burial expenses, and a North Carolina woman’s estate for pets, closing with a humorous note on society’s rapid march forward.
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