Actual Newspaper Ads


Man wanted to work in dynamite factory.
Must be willing to travel.


2 wire mesh butchering gloves:
1 5-finger, 1 3-finger, pair: $15


Wanted. Hunting rifle,
suitable for teenagers.


Wanted: Preparer of food.
Must be dependable, like the food business,
and be willing to get hands dirty.


Buy your new bedroom suite from us,
and we will stand behind it for six months.


Dinner Special --
Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25;
Children $2.00


We do not tear your clothing with machinery.
We do it carefully by hand.


Tattoos done while you wait


Stock up and save. Limit: one


Used Cars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated?
Come here first!


Semi-Annual after-Christmas Sale


Snow blower for sale.
Only used on snowy days.


Tickle Me Elmo, still in box.
Comes with its own 1988 Mustang auto,
excellent condition - $6800


Star Wars "Job of the Hut" - $15


Yorkshire Terrier, 8 years old,
unpleasant little dog - free


Free - German Shepherd, 85 lbs, neutered.
Speaks German


Free - 1 can of pork & beans
with purchase of home, 3 bdr, 2 bth


Nordic Track $300, hardly used -
call Chubbie at:


Found - dirty white dog,
looks like a rat, been out awhile.
Better be a reward


Hummels, largest selection ever -
"If it's in stock, we have it!"


Cute kittens for sale,
2 cents or best offer


Nice parachute -
never opened -
used once


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