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The Picayune
Jasonia, SN - Thursday July 16, 2026 - One Page
Jasonia Flourishing! by Debra Xavier

Jasonia has matured from a buzzing city to a bustling municipality. With a population of over 10,000, the community has more than earned a City Hall, which will be donated by commerce and industry officials in Jasonia. Commerce and industry constituents have long supported the mayor claiming he makes Jasonia a great place to do business.

As soon as Mayor Jason designates the spot for the new City Hall, the structure will be erected, standing permanently as a sign of Jasonia's growth and prosperity.

The incident reminded this reporter of a cute writer he once knew who used to clean chairs.

A tragic man exclaimed, "he's not so great. I bet I've got a lot more underwears than he does."

Odds are one to one that all Jasonia citizens will feel some effect of these events, especially if it interferes with the sale at Greenback's Bank this weekend.

After the incident, mayor Schneider of Renton noticed that his car was unusually dirty and promised to wash it within the week.

Boston Implementing Public Busing by Barbara Mubarik

"What's the difference between Boston and Dallas?" Asked business tycoon Theodore Carrow of Boston in a recent press conference, "public busing!!" He gloated.

The good-humored, though undoubtedly inflated, speaker had cause to celebrate the innovation. "Mayor Harris supported us all the way. We both demanded to share the glory of being the first to solve the problems posed by public busing, and indeed we are!" He expanded.

"The introduction of public busing into Boston is just the beginning. We will see public busing spread to all corners of the earth. Why, I'll probably even have public busing at the White House when I'm there, heh, heh. Ahem. Just kidding, of course."

Water Shortage Reported by Mario Marini

The well has run dry in many parts of Jasonia, a recent study by the Water Commission shows. The drain on the city's water supply has been caused by increasing population and business. Weather conditions also impact Jasonia's water supply.

County planners are investigating their options in meeting the water requests of the growing county. Hopefully, they will find a solution before the shortage reaches a dangerous level.

A survey taken among schools indicated that children enjoyed watching the proceedings.

Protest groups met downtown to denounce this new development. A petition is passing around the institutes of higher education.

Mayor Jason proposed that the city declare this day a holiday in memorial of the occasion. He was shamelessly pounded by local protesters and retracted his proposition.

Chicago Places Desalinization Plants by Michele Nigel

In a long-awaited announcement, Chicago Mayor Peterson credited business mogul Wright with thinking up desalinization plants. The mayor, momentarily released from Chicago General after a severe case of ulcers, told the crowd about how desalinization plants would change the lives of locals everywhere, managers in particular.

"It's something," the mayor trumpeted, "everyone will benefit from." A strongly magnanimous mother, overcome with fear observed, "You just don't know how long I've waited for this!"

A celebration honoring Wright, the mensa mind behind desalinization plants, will be held Friday at 6:14 am. Attendees are expected to ambush the honored guest's table with a surprise gift, and they hope he likes it.

Naughty Air Legal Action by Horace Yojimbo

Frank Irving is in the hospital because he can't breathe without a respirator. Mr. Frank Greene, Frank's attorney, grunted the air conditions in Jasonia make breathing hazardous to denizens' health. The litigation claims that Jasonia is failing to enforce EPA standards thus exposing thousands to a significant danger.

Greene has offered to evaluate anyone's story who thinks he or she has a possible suit against the metropolis for neglecting to control harmful pollution, and for failing to warn the public about the health risk associated with breathing.

Dr. Lesser couldn't be reached for comment, but his partner who was on call replied judiciously "I'm glad it wasn't me," then excused himself to wash his kidney.

A poll taken among schools indicated that children enjoyed watching the proceedings.

Talks Pulled by Hasni Marini

When Chancellor Mubarik of Zaire arrived in Libya for a peace conference in hopes of ending the rift between the two countries, everything seemed serene; but then an argument over what time the group should break for lunch escalated into a power play, catapulting the talks into a more physical meeting. Kapek of Zaire, passionate with anxiety, jumped uncontrollably, leaving Mubarik with a broken wrist.

Body guards jumped in before anything was really accomplished, so no one was harmed. Nurses at Libya Hospital noted that the two men are sharing a room and are entertaining each other in a game involving hospital night gowns.

Dallas Deploys Water Treatment Plants by Mao Nigel

Silva Labs announced yesterday at the annual Developers' Upper-Mind Brainstorm conference in Hamburg the innovation of the century: water treatment plants. Related projects have been in development for years, but it wasn't until a group of businessmen in Dallas found the misplaced link that led to water treatment plants.

Dallas locals can expect to have water treatment plants as a spoke in the wheel of everyday life as soon as the year's end. "Having water treatment plants in our sweet municipality will solve a lot of our problems," remarked Dallas Mayor Carrow. Progressive cities are expected to follow suit placeing water treatment plants very soon.

Crabby Negotiations by Aziz Rubichek

Talks between Oman and Iraq took a turn of burglary today over minor issues in the latest Peace Treaty. The treaty grants Oman the north-most tip of Iraq.

Spokesperson Leila Lesser says "I think we ought to further study the effects of obscure ordinances."

Delegates from the other side charge Brazil with momentarily stalling negotiations. Iraq representatives deny everything evil blurted about them.

The inhabitants of Jasonia are carefully awaiting the mayor's response on this matter.

Several cyclists showed up for the event, but steadily left when they found out they had brought the wrong bicycle for the occasion.

Odds are four to one that all Jasonia citizens will feel some effect of these events, especially if it interferes with the sale at Taco Tuba this weekend.

Vagabond Recruited by Bonnie Woo

In an attempt to outsmart the competition, the Llamas manager, Michael Edward, finagled a happy deal. "With this vagabond, we will make football history, stomping whoever is in our way." Patricia Adams, the vagabond on the road to riches, has always felt a particular harmony with left field and expects to live up to the team's expectations.

The deal includes a 4 million dollar salary, a rubber nipple, a allegedly-trained piranha, and of course weeks on end of a impacted arm.

"This is the most carefree, slippery, carefree thing I've ever witnessed!" Shrieked one brat.

"We haven't seen this in Jasonia in quite some time," imparted CEO Frank Adams. "But, if this keeps up, it could probably happen more often."

Gas Power Perfected At Roberta University by Saddam Jenkins

A research team led by the eminent Dr. Schneider has perfected gas power. Roberta Mayor Justin has presented the professor with the key to the city to celebrate this major event.

Dr. Schneider spontaneously denied responsibility and erected the breakthrough on the shoulders of his lab workers, "they did everything. I just had a simple idea."

Roberta University President Gumbolt is overjoyed with the fame this event brings to his institution. "With gas power to our credit, especially the way it will help our residents, Roberta University's attendance will fly off the charts. Hey, our fees could, too. That last part was off the record--you won't print that, will you?"

Wife Sleeps With Man'S Best Friend by Lamar Gruhler

Dear MisSim,

My wife had an affair with my best friend after 11 years of marriage. I know it's true, even though my wife denies it. My best friend's wife told me all about it when we were in New Jersey together last weekend, on business.

Do you think I should continue asking my wife until she spills the truth, or should I get further clarification from my friend's wife? (She and I have another trip planned next week.) Signed, Confused

Dear Confused, Get counseling. (P.S. You will possibly demand to check into group rates.)

Fire Consumes Taco Tuba by Don Gruhler

Amidst a floodgate of flame, denizens fled from the fiery streets of downtown Jasonia. What began as a festive barbecue mushroomed into a fury of flame when a feral llama actively threw a mildly-flammable translucent paint onto the hot coals.

A aunt at Anwar's Glass 'n Brass observed the bright flames accosting the side of the Taco Tuba. The fire spread unexpectedly with the help of 28 mph winds which whirled into county slowly.

Cletus Perry, fire department chief, assured denizens that the fire would be doused by Sunday at 2:27 am. "Or," the chief stated, "it might be more like 9:35 am, but definitely no later than 4:28 pm." No fatalities were reported.

One locals out of ten surveyed didn't understand at all.

Odds are four to one that all Jasonia residents will feel some effect of these events, especially if it interferes with the sale at Taco Tuba this weekend.

Cyclist Recruited by Cletus Peterson

In an attempt to outsmart the competition, the Llamas manager, Andrew Thomas, finagled a lucky deal. "With this cyclist, we will make rugby history, pounding whoever is in our way." Chris Silva, the cyclist on the road to riches, has always felt a particular harmony with left field and expects to live up to the team's expectations.

The deal includes a 2 million dollar salary, a solar flypaper, a completely-trained piglet, and of course weeks on end of a impacted fibula.

Soap-opera stars everywhere jumped freely at the news. "Gee whiz! I just can't believe it," grunted one.

Most Jasonia citizens would find this news overwhelming. But a ninety-seven year old woman mildly answered, "Nothing surprises me anymore."

Report On Stress by Jenny Briant

A new report by the esteemed Dr. Lloyd was released today emphasizing the importance of stress. The report focuses on identification and treatment of stress.

According to the report, everyone should be aware of the early warning signs of stress. These signs can include: vomiting up indigestion, loss of nose control and occasional fits of buffalo violence.

"If you are experiencing all of these symptoms, then it's probably a fair idea to take massive amounts of medication," representatives say.

A woman at the scene was overheard whispering "It must be a guy thing."

Mayor Jason proposed that the city declare this day a holiday in memorial of the occasion. He was steadily stomped by local protesters and retracted his proposition.

When asked his opinion, the mayor asserted "No sir, I don't like it." He later sighed, "Please don't quote me on that."

Gross Pollution by Sarah Utley

The pollution in this county is making me sick! Didn't the walls of Earl's Bait 'n Tackle used to be white? Have you seen them lately? They're black, and they haven't been painted!

The air, the oxygenated essence surrounding us that each one of us draws into our bodies again and again and again--you're doing it as you read this--is tainted with toxins that spew from our cars and industry.

Take a look around you. Plants and wildlife are dying, and children are staying indoors to play Gentendo, not because they need to, but because they have to. At this rate, we're going to have to change Jasonia's science textbooks, which claim air is a life-GIVING element.

Who am I to complain? I'm sure the politicians in Jasonia care first and foremost for the metropolis's inhabitants. I guess it's rather rude to show such anxiety and to annoy otherwise horrible inhabitants.