SUGAR AND SPICE BY BILL SMILEY
A light essay on house painting and hogs leads to a homeowner’s misadventure. The narrator recalls painting attempts for a sagging older house, nearly failing from a dangerous ladder climb, then hiring painters and gaining a practical view on tools, effort, and costs.
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Painting Tips From The Pas Herald 1965
A feature text humorously notes a wife who likes painting makes a job bearable and adds a punch line about needing a swimming pool filled with turpentine. The quip reflects light local color in the April 14 1965 issue.
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