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THE BROKEN DOWN
WASHING MACHINE
To^a woman the washer said, “To me you are a plain bone-head. r~~ You think clean clothes I should display, Though I’m a wreck in every way. My AGITATOR drags, when 'ere I run, My BOTTOM leaks, till wash is done, My GEARS are worn, My CdGS don't fit, My MOTOR’S DEAD, My DRAIN PLUG’S split. . My WRINGER’S warped, and out of shape, You’ve patched me up with rags and tape. Because you’re filled up with disgust, I’m the one who’s kicked and cussed. Don’t get worked up in such a stew, Just take me where they’ll
PAUL’S MAYTAG STORE
— Trade Me For A New
401 E. Main Street
Phone 1209
FRONT ROYAL, VA
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