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The Pine Ridge Possums need new football equipment, but the backers have made it clear the funds depend on winning the game with Oden. Today we find out the Possums have a losing streak, but the good news is that they lose by narrowing margins. Even though they lost the big game with the Oden Owls, Lum is determined to get the new equipment the team needs.
Though Lum tries to lay some of the blame for losses at Abner’s feet, he turns the thought away. Is grandpap’s idea about hiring help going to be the answer to free up time for Lum? The discussion on how to find workers turns to a plug for using the unemployment office.
The gents compose an ad to hire a young soldier, returning from the war to work for them. They get an ad composed, but should they mention the need to sweep the floor, or play checkers?
