Oh brother! Paper bungles woman's ad

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VANCOUVER, Washington (AP) -- Barbara Bennet wanted to sell her Brother brand sewing machine, so she bought a classified advertisement under "Miscellaneous" and "Items under $50" in The Columbian newspaper.

Instead, the words "sewing machine" were accidentally dropped, leaving a "BROTHER" for sale ad.

One caller wanted to know if the price was negotiable. Another, upon hearing what was really for sale, said merely, "Thank you," and hung up


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