When did the skonk works first apppear in lil abner?

The skonk works first appeared in the comic strip "Li'l Abner" on July 26, 1941. Created by Al Capp, the skonk works is a fictional distillery in the hillbilly town of Dogpatch, known for producing a potent and often humorous moonshine. The concept became a recurring theme in the strip, contributing to its satirical portrayal of rural life and culture.