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Newspaper Ads

Postby asnamara » Wed Feb 19, 2003 9:36 pm

The following are actual excerpts from classified sections of city newspapers.

Illiterate? Write today for free help.
Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you'll never go anywhere again.
Our experienced Mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals, and smacks included.
Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.
Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel.
Stock up and save. Limit: one.
Semi-Annual after-Christmas Sale.
3-year old teacher needed for pre-school. Experience preferred.
Mixing bowl set designed to please a cook with round bottom for efficient beating.
Girl wanted to assist magician in cutting-off-head illusion. Blue Cross and salary.
Dinner Special -- Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00
For sale: antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.
Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.
We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.
For sale. Three canaries of undermined sex.
Great Dames for sale.
Have several very old dresses from grandmother in beautiful condition.
Tired of cleaning yourself. Let me do it.
Vacation Special: have your home exterminated.
Get rid of aunts. Zap does the job in 24 hours.
Toaster: A gift that every member of the family appreciates. Automatically burns toast.
For Rent: 6-room hated apartment.
Man, honest. Will take anything.
Used Cars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated. Come here first.
Christmas tag-sale. Handmade gifts for the hard- to-find person.
Wanted: Hair cutter. Excellent growth potential.
Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink.
Our bikinis are exciting. They are simply the tops.
Wanted. Widower with school age children requires person to assume general housekeeping duties. Must be capable of contributing to growth of family.
And now, the Superstore-unequalled in size, unmatched in variety, unrivalled inconvenience.
We will oil your sewing machine and adjust tension in your home for $1.00.
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Re: Newspaper Ads

Postby ChuckMajik » Wed Feb 19, 2003 10:44 pm

Here's one that is true, funny, and likely not to happen

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Re: Newspaper Ads

Postby ozzy72 » Thu Feb 20, 2003 4:44 am

In our local paper was once an advert, 1928 Rolls Royce hearse with original body. Made me chuckle.

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Re: Newspaper Ads

Postby BMan1113VR » Thu Feb 20, 2003 9:03 pm

lol
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Re: Newspaper Ads

Postby mberote » Fri Feb 21, 2003 12:19 am

LOL ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Newspaper Ads

Postby airvanuatu » Fri Feb 21, 2003 12:35 am

ahahahha  :P
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