Widder Smathers Marries Widower in Quiet Union
A humorous exchange recalls a thick-set widow Smathers who married, with Mrs Johnson and Gap Johnson riffing on if punishment of Gun shuw was enough. A deaf old woman later critiques an Italian peanut roaster musician for not hearing tunes and smelling burning inside.
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Moveable Mark and Caddy Recall Fateful Tee Moment
A golfer and his young caddy began play as a drive hooked into the rough. After a lengthy search the man asked if the ball had been marked. The caddy replied he marked it by a bird but it flew away, prompting the judge to remark on the moment.
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Painting wood with shellac prior to finish
Amateur painters are advised to apply shellac to soft wood and let it dry before painting or varnishing. This technique saves about half the paint and yields a harder, smoother surface.
Equitable About Debts Jokes Prompt Louisville Pause
A concise joke note from the Louisville Courier Journal plays on a man who is said to be “equitable about his debts” yet “pays no body.” The quip captures a dry local humor tone.
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