School: Irishtown

Location:
Milltown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Margaret McNally
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0742, Page 086

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0742, Page 086

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  1. Riddles
    Little Jimmy Puddle sitting under the wall eats all he can and drinks nothing at all.
    Ans. A fire
    Little Jimmy Puddle sitting in a Puddle the longer he lives the shorter he grows
    Ans. A candle
    Why are tall people more lazy than small ones?
    Ans. Because they are always longer in bed.
    Date 2nd May 1938
    What is the difference between a rejected lover and a devoted husband?
    Ans. One misses the kisses and the other kisses the missus
    Date 2nd May 1938
    Why is the sun cruel?
    Ans. Because it tans so many women
    What is the difference between sixteen ounces of tea and a girl using a typewriter?
    Ans. One weighs a pound and the
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Donal Fox
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Churchtown, Co. Westmeath