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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
6
In Benton a famed storyteller known as Lying Jack admits he has been spinning tall tales for years. He recounts the 15 foot antler elk story to prove how often he lied, claiming he finally believed his own lie after a dramatic lamp-lit loft view.
A landlord questions a prospective tenant about quiet living and pets noting no children or animals but mentioning a noisy fountain. The exchange reveals concerns over harmony and order in the dwelling.
In a playful exchange Rufus and Rastus discuss a pact to return after death to tell the other what lies beyond. Rastus agrees only if the return happens in daylight, adding a condition to their unusual deal.
Mrs Crank reports nightly thumps from the apartment above and asks the landlord to investigate. The tenant blames a doctor and a medicine schedule that alternates running and skipping weeks, claiming it wears him out and causes the disturbance.
A young man storms into an electrician shop accusing them of delaying a door bell repair. The manager and worker Bill insist they visited Park Lodge yesterday and rang the bell for over ten minutes with no answer, guessing residents were out.
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