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Signs and notices 04

These are supposedly actual signs that have appeared at various locations. On a New York convalescent home: „For the sick and tired of the Episcopal Church.“ On a Maine shop: „Our motto is to give our customers the lowest possible prices and workmanship.“ At a number of military bases: „Restricted to unauthorized personnel.“ On a display of „I love you only“ Valentine cards: „Now available in multi-packs.“ In the window of a Kentucky appliance store: „Don’t kill your wife. Let our washing machine do the dirty work.“ In a funeral parlor: „Ask about our layaway plan.“ In a clothing store: „Wonderful bargains for men with 16 and 17 necks.“ In a Tacoma, Washington men’s clothing store: „15 men’s wool suits, $10. They won’t last an hour!“ On a shopping mall marquee: „Archery Tournament-Ears pierced“

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