The following were actually taken from classified ads in the newspaper:


* Free yorkshire terrier. 8 Years old. Hateful little dog.


* Free puppies: 1/2 cocker spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog.

* Free puppies:
Part german shepherd, part stupid dog

* Found: Dirty white dog. Looks like a rat...Been out awhile.. Better be a reward.

* 1 Man, 7 woman hot tub -- $850/offer

* Snow blower for sale...Only used on snowy days.

* 2 Wire mesh Butchering Gloves: 1 5-finger, 1 3-finger, pair: $15

* Cows for sale: Never bred calves. Also: 1 gay bull for sale.

* Nordic Track $300. Hardly used, call Chubby

* Bill's Septic Cleaning: "We haul American-made products"

* Hummels: Largest Selection ever: "If it's in stock, we have it!"

* Harrisburg: Postal Employees Gun Club

* Georgia Peaches: California Grown - 89 cents lb.

* Nice parachute: Never opened - used once

* Tired of working for only $9.75 Per hour? We offer profit sharing and flexible hours. Starting pay: $7 - $9 per hour.

* Our sofa will seat the whole mob. 100% Italian leather.

Alzheimer's Center prepares for An Affair To Remember

* Open house: Body shapers toning salon - free coffee & donuts


...And now for the best of the lot:

* For sale by Owner: Complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica. 45 Volumes. Excellent condition. $1,000.00 Negotiable. No longer needed. Recently married; wife knows everything.