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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1948

Page

6

Build It From A Pattern Picnic Table Pattern No 22

Donald R. Brawn promotes backyard woodworking with an eco friendly picnic table pattern. The article encourages DIY lawn furniture to save money and enjoy relaxation as lumber becomes useful seating for the family. Request 25c for full size Picnic Table Pattern No. 22 from East Bird Pattern Company, Pleasantville NY.

Donald R. Brawn East-Bird Pattern Company Department W Pleasantville N. Y

Jersey cow prompt triggers farm humor from city chat

A playful exchange contrasts a farm girl and city girl about a Jersey cow and its coat. A math joke follows as a teacher asks about six flies on a chair and one is killed, leaving one alive.

Jersey Johnny

Pretty Pigeon on the River Deck

A passenger on the moving ship admires a gull diving for scraps tossed from the galley. Meyer, calling it a pretty pigeon, argues with another traveler who corrects him saying it is a gull. The moment captures casual aboard life and a humorous exchange.

Meyer

Grammar and Family Talk in a Quick Witty Exchange

Mrs Visitor questions about parents, Joe replies they were present but aren’t. She presses and he confirms they are in the kitchen. The exchange ends with a sharp remark on changing one's mind and being wrong on both thought and first impression.

California Sunkist Mrs. Visitor Joe

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