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Dear Skipper—Why is a sailor usually referred to as an “Old Salt”?—Cap Pistol.
After saltpeter, which is used so much in the navy as an ingredient in the manufacture of high explosive shells.
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Dear Capt. Billy—What is a Peruvian Phump?—G. Howie Pants.
An animal found only in the Arctic Circle, and having two or more speeds.
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Dear Captain Bill—What’s the difference between a model woman and a woman model?—Krazy Kookoo.
A model woman is a bare possibility, while a woman model is a naked fact.
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