School: Irishtown
- Location:
- Milltown, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Margaret McNally
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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(continues on next page)- Collector
- Donal Fox
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Churchtown, Co. Westmeath