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Under the swinging street car strap,

The homely old maid stands,

And stands and stands and stands and stands,

And stands and stands and stands.

—Luke McLuke.

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Har Du Got a Hod?

An Irishman died and went to heaven. St. Peter said, “I’m sorry, but we just got a big consignment of Swedes from Minneapolis today and there is no more room.” “Can I get in if I make room?” asked the late arrival. “Certainly,” said St. Peter. The Irishman shouted through the gate, “Hey, you fellows, there’s free snuff in hell.” And he made room, all right.

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