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Rogers, Will
1879
1935
Rogers, William Penn Adair
Rogers, Willie
Collier, Nate
1883
1961
Collier, Nathan Leo
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The Illiterate Digest
$aNew York :$bAlbert & Charles Boni, $c1924.
Two letters and a dedication -- Introduction -- Breaking into the writing game -- Settling the corset problem of this country -- How to tell a butler, and other etiquette -- Defending my soup plate position -- Helping the girls with their income taxes -- The greatest document in American literature -- Prospectus for "The Remodeled Chewing Gum Corporation" -- Inside stuff on the total eclipse -- It's time somebody said a word for California -- Promoting the oceanless one-piece suit -- Warning to jokers: lay off the Prince -- Spring is here, with poems and bath tubs -- My Ford and other political self-starters -- Wilson could laugh at a joke on himself -- A job with the James family -- Let's treat our presidents like human beings -- What with fruit juice and consomme, it was a wild party -- What we need is more Fred Stones -- One oil lawyer per barrel -- Another confession in the oil scandal -- The whole truth and nothing but the truth -- Well, who is Prunes? -- Politics getting ready to jell -- Two long-lost friends found at last -- They nominated everybody but the four horsemen -- In the midst of a 7-year hitch -- "Will Rogers, Jr." reports the convention for his father, worn out by long service -- Roping a critic -- "The World Tomorrow," after the manner of great journalists -- Settling the affairs of the world in my own way -- A skinny Dakota kid who made good -- Taking the cure, by the shores of Cat Creek.
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"The Illiterate Digest" by Will Rogers is a collection of humorous essays and writings, likely composed in the early 20th century. The work showcases Rogers' wit and insightful observations on American culture, politics, and daily life, blending light-hearted commentary with social critique. The author, a famed humorist and entertainer of his time, employs his unique voice to discuss various topics that resonate with the American public. The opening section introduces us to the background of the book, including a comical exchange between Rogers and a lawyer concerning the title "The Illiterate Digest." Rogers affectionately pokes fun at the legal profession while highlighting his belief in the significance of humor and wit over formalities. Through humorous anecdotes and a casual tone, he sets the stage for further discussions that will touch on various aspects of society, from politics to etiquette, suggesting a blend of entertainment and thought-provoking content as the book progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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