Chuckles for May 2009



May 04
Q. What kind of garden does a baker have?
A. A flour garden!

May 07
Q. What has 18 legs and catches flies?
A. A baseball team!

May 11
Q. What kind of teeth cost a dollar?
A. Buck teeth!

May 14
EVER WONDER ...
Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?

May 18
EVER WONDER ...
Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?

May 21
Where do kids learn their ABCs?
At LMN=tary school!

May 21
Where do kids learn their ABCs?
At LMN-tary school!

May 26
What do you get when you tie two bikes together?
Siamese Schwinns!

May 28
What is a monster's favorite song?
Ghouls just want to have fun!

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  Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period.
1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team.
1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank.
1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.




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