These advertisements from local newspapers in the US and around the world show how tricky the language can be.
* A superb and inexpensive restaurant. Fine food expertly served by waitresses in appetizing forms.
* Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.
* For Sale — Eight puppies from a German Shepperd and an Alaskan Hussy.
* Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.
* The hotel has bowling alleys, tennis courts, comfortable beds, and other athletic facilities.
* We build bodies that last a lifetime.
* Man wanted to work in dynamite factory. Must be willing to travel.
* Wanted. Man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink.
* Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you’ll never go anywhere again.
* 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.
* Don’t let worry kill you — let the church help.
* The rosebud on the alter this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev. and Mrs. Julius Belzer.
* Thursday at 5:00 PM there will be a meeting of the Little Mothers Club. All ladies wishing to be “Little Mothers” will meet with the Pastor in his study.
* The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They can be seen in the church basement Saturday.
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