On this day in south west Hertfordshire
A Berkhamsted tradesman recently advertised: “Wanted, a boy – with brains if possible.” He received no replies, so he amended his advertisement: “Wanted, a boy – with or without brains.” He got a boy.
[From the Watford Observer of January 30, 1926]
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