Thought you might get a kick out of these. Gerie AKA Mom > Statistics and studies have proven that people that laugh live > longer, and happier lives. As a journalist, I am constantly on the > lookout for newspaper errors. Below are some actual excerpts from > classified sections of various city newspapers. I think proof readers > are vastly underrated, and grossly underpaid.... > > 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-unequaled in size, unmatched in variety, > unrivaled inconvenience. > > We will oil your sewing machine and adjust tension in your home for > $1.00. > > Who says Public Affairs isn't the best job in the Air Force?? > > >