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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1952
Page
1
An old Texan defends porch screens by joking that using mouse traps is sportsmanlike after a visitor complains about swarm of mosquitoes. A sign in a maternity department reads Ladies Ready to Bear. A humorous exchange about a crates of apples yields $500 and a rifle as a pun on what Johnny would get. A "Tradition" quip reflects on marriage and aging. A note mentions a race runner and a groundless rumor.
A light humor item presents a couple discussing engagement and marriage. The punchline reveals the fiancé has no troubles to share now, while the fiancée anticipates sharing all future hardships once married. The exchange ends with amused consent and a ring implied.
A lady protests a one dollar price for a loose leaf notebook. The clerk insists it is the lowest price, noting she could buy a similar item for 90 cents at Smith's. He adds a joking remark about Smith, a widower, liking her, while the transaction ends with the lady thanking him.
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