Classified Blunders
 
 (Actual excerpts from classified sections of city newspapers)
 
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 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.
 
 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.