More blasts from the past

Both of the following jokes come from an anthology published in 1950, the last year of Truman’s presidency.

First:

It was a day late in 1980, when socialized medicine had become the law of the land.  A man was seized with a violent cramp in his stomach and sought relief at the modern white structure erected for the purpose in his home town.  Upon entering the building, he found himself in a hall with two doors.  One was marked “male,” the other “female.”  Naturally, he entered the door marked “male.”

He found himself in a room with two doors.  One was marked “Over 21,” the other “Under 21.”  Since he was 52, he entered the door marked “Over 21.”

He found himself in a room with two doors.  One was marked “Serious Illness,” the other “Minor indisposition.”  Since he was doubled up with pain by this time, he staggered through the door marked “Serious illness.”

He found himself in a room with two doors.  One was marked “Democrats,” the other “Republicans.”  Since he had voted a straight Republican ticket all his life, he entered the door marked “Republicans” — and found himself out on the street.

Second:

Another anecdote aimed at the Democratic administration is this reputed report by a Kansas farmer:  “The bugs got my berries, a hail storm ruined my garden truck, and the drought spoiled my wheat, but I’m doing mighty good on the crops the government paid me not to plant.