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Tue, Aug 31 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1758

We have dug up some little-known gems from Mortimer Thomson, better known to one and all as Q. K. Philander Doesticks, P. B.

Today's piece was dug out of the Saturday Evening Post in 1861 - it's called 'What Doesticks' Wife Wanted.'

Time: approx nine and a half minutes 

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here. (New URL!)

 

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Mon, Aug 30 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1757

 

We are continuing with our Monday Book Serialization, Edward S. Ellis's 1868 Dime Novel, 'The Steam Man of the Prairies.' This chapter is actually pretty good, with some exciting action. 

In Chapter Six, 'The Miners,' Baldy expresses his gratitude to Ethan and Mickey by sharing his Gold Mine with them.

 

 

 

 

Time: approx eleven and a half minutes 

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here. (New URL!)

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Fri, Aug 27 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1756

We are wrapping up a week of humorous pieces by Simeon Ford published back in 1904, called 'A Few Remarks.' Ford was NOT a professional humorist, but a New York City hotel keeper who was the most in-demand after dinner speaker in the City in the early years of the twentieth century.


We have read stories about Bloomers going as far back as the 1850s before, but they were apparently a novel topic in 1904, in Ford's speech, 'On Woman and Bloomers.'

Time: approx seven and a half minutes 

 

 

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Thur, Aug 26 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1755

 

We have discovered a collection of humorous pieces by Simeon Ford published back in 1904. It is called 'A Few Remarks.' Ford was NOT a professional humorist, but a New York City hotel keeper who was the most in-demand after dinner speaker in the City in the early years of the twentieth century.

Today's speech was presented to a meeting of Bank Presidents in an era of Bank Failures (certainly nothing like today). It is called 'Bank-Notes.'

 

 

 

 

Time: approx seven and a half minutes 

 

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here. (New URL!)

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Wed, Aug 25 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1754

We have discovered a collection of humorous pieces by Simeon Ford published back in 1904. It is called 'A Few Remarks.' Ford was NOT a professional humorist, but a New York City hotel keeper who was the most in-demand after dinner speaker in the City in the early years of the twentieth century.

In today's speech, Ford holds hilariously forth on a dim subject - - 'Hotel Suicides.'

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time: approx seven and a half minutes 

 

 

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here. (New URL!)

 

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Tue, Aug 24 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1753

 

We have discovered a collection of humorous pieces by Simeon Ford published back in 1904. It is called 'A Few Remarks.' Ford was NOT a professional humorist, but a New York City hotel keeper who was the most in-demand after dinner speaker in the City in the early years of the twentieth century.

Today's speech, one of his most popular, is entitled 'At A Turkish Bath.'

 

 

 

Time: approx nine and a half minutes 

 

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here. (New URL!)

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Mon, Aug 23 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1752

 

We are continuing with our Monday Book Serialization, Edward S. Ellis's 1868 Dime Novel, 'The Steam Man of the Prairies.' Yes, this novel is badly written, and this chapter is one of the worst. Still, al in all, the further chapters are quite fascinating, so hang in there!

 

In Chapter Five, 'On the Yellowstone,' we learn how Baldy met and was rescued from drowning by Ethan and Mickey.

 

Time: approx eleven and a half minutes 

 

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here. (New URL!)

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Fri, Aug 20 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1751

We have found a fascinating book by George Ade (a life-long bachelor) from 1922 entitled 'Single Blessedness and Other Observations.'

We wrap up our week of Ade Observations with a breakdown on the mechanics of 'Letters of Introduction.' 

Time: approx seven minutes.

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

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*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Thur, Aug 19 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1750

We have found a fascinating book by George Ade (a life-long bachelor) from 1922 entitled 'Single Blessedness and Other Observations.'

Today we offer the lengthy, fun, title piece, 'The Joys of Single Blessedness.' This is great! Enjoy.

Time: approx twenty-eight minutes.

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

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*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Wed, Aug 18 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1749

We have found a fascinating book by George Ade (a life-long bachelor) from 1922 entitled 'Single Blessedness and Other Observations.'

Today we take a look at changing tastes in waistlines in an observation called 'Adipose.'

Time: approx five and a half minutes.

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

    (NEW URL!)

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

 

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Tue, Aug 17 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1748

We have found a fascinating book by George Ade (a life-long bachelor) from 1922 entitled 'Single Blessedness and Other Observations.'

Today's observation from this collection is called 'Non-Essentials,' and could have been written last week.

Time: approx five minutes.

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

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*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Mon, Aug 16 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1747

We are continuing with our Monday Book Serialization, Edward S. Ellis's 1868 Dime Novel, 'The Steam Man of the Prairies.'

In Chapter Four, 'The Trapper and the Artisan,' little Johnny meets Baldy, and considers an offer for his Steam Man.

 

Time: approx ten and a half minutes 

 

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here. (New URL!)

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Fri, Aug 13 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1746

We are wrapping up a week of the sharp-witted writing of John Ames Mitchell, who, back in the 1880s, founded the original Life Magazine (the humor periodical) and was the editor for many years. 

Our tale today is quite strange, and pretty funny. From 1893, discover the strange predicament of 'The Belle and the Seal.' You've never heard a story quite like it.

Time: approx six and a half minutes.

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

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*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Thur, Aug 12 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1745

This week, we are reading the truly unique writing of John Ames Mitchell, who, back in the 1880s, founded the original Life Magazine (the humor periodical) and was the editor for many years. 

Today we pay a visit to the City of Brotherly Love in the 1893 tale 'The Drowsy Village.' 

Time: approx eight and a half minutes.

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

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Wed, Aug 11 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1744

This week, we are enjoying the writing of John Ames Mitchell, who, back in the 1880s, founded the original Life Magazine (the humor periodical) and was the editor for many years. 

Today's 'Fairy Tale' from 1893 concerns 'The Adventures of Two Criminals.' 

Time: approx twelve minutes.

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

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*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Tue, Aug 10 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1743

This week, we will be exploring the writing of John Ames Mitchell, who, back in the 1880s, founded the original Life Magazine (the humor periodical) and was the editor for many years. Various collections of his work were published over the years.

Today, we begin with a 'Fairy Tale' about species justice from 1893 entitled 'The Average Dog and the Usual Man.'

Time: approx six minutes.

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

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*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Mon, Aug 9 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1742

  

We continue with our Monday Book Serialization, with Edward S. Ellis's 1868 Dime Novel, 'The Steam Man of the Prairies.'

 

In Chapter Three, 'A Genius,' we learn how little Johnny came up with the idea of inventing the Steam Man. -- A fascinating chapter!


 

Time: approx eleven minutes 

 

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here. (New URL!)

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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Fri, Aug 6 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1741

We have been reading fun poems from Ellis Parker Butler this week.

Back in 1895, one of the most popular, and controversial artists of the day, was Aubrey Beardsley. Today's poem from 1895, is about Beardsley, but is called 'The Ballad of the Mermaid and the Sea Serpent.'



Time: approx three minutes.

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The Ellis Parker Butler Index of stories can be found at:

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*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

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Thur, Aug 5 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1740

We are reading fun poems from Ellis Parker Butler this week.

Our 1902 poem concerns the world's greatest violinist! It is called 'A Study in Feeling.'

Time: approx five minutes.

The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at:

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The Ellis Parker Butler Index of stories can be found at:

http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.htmll

*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

 (NEW URL!)

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

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A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here!

-- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can get the episode by either clicking on the word 'POD' on top of this section, or on the filename on the bottom where it says 'Direct Download' or by clicking on the Victrola picture, or by subscribing in iTunes.

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Direct download: Mister_Rons_Basement8-05-10.mp3
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Wed, Aug 4 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1739

We are reading fun poems from Ellis Parker Butler this week.

For many people, the act of kissing is a dangerous encounter with germs! A unique solution to this problem is found in the 1896 poem, 'An Ounce of Prevention.'

Time: approx four minutes.

The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at:

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The Ellis Parker Butler Index of stories can be found at:

http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.htmll

*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

 (NEW URL!)

 

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

 

Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar:

 

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A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here!

 

-- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can get the episode by either clicking on the word 'POD' on top of this section, or on the filename on the bottom where it says 'Direct Download' or by clicking on the Victrola picture, or by subscribing in iTunes.

 

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Direct download: Mister_Rons_Basement8-04-10.mp3
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Tue, Aug 3 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1738

We are reading fun poems from Ellis Parker Butler this week.

Today we begin with an 1897 tale of a man who needs to make a difficult decision. It is called 'The Ballad of a Bachelor.'

Time: approx four and a half minutes.

The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at:

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The Ellis Parker Butler Index of stories can be found at:

http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.htmll

 

*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

(NEW URL!)

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar:

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A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here!

-- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can get the episode by either clicking on the word 'POD' on top of this section, or on the filename on the bottom where it says 'Direct Download' or by clicking on the Victrola picture, or by subscribing in iTunes.

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Direct download: Mister_Rons_Basement8-03-10.mp3
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Mon, Aug 2 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1737

We continue with our Monday Book Serialization, with Edward S. Ellis's 1868 Dime Novel, 'The Steam Man of the Prairies.'

We learn a bit about how the Steam Man works, and go for a ride in Chapter Two, 'Handle Me Gently.'


 

Time: approx eleven and a half minutes 

 

The Mister Ron's Basement Full Catalog can be found at:

*There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded as a free pdf file here.

*John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here.

Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar:

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A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here!

-- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can get the episode by either clicking on the word 'POD' on top of this section, or on the filename on the bottom where it says 'Direct Download' or by clicking on the Victrola picture, or by subscribing in iTunes.

 

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Direct download: Mister_Rons_Basement8-02-10.mp3
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