Mister Ron's Basement #1594

Tue, Feb 16 2010

Mister Ron's Basement #1594

We are reading hilarious stories from Ellis Parker Butler this week.

Today's 1910 piece involves a President bossing Congress around, and a cow wearing red spectacles, among other things. It's called 'The Exciting Life.'

Time: approx thirteen minutes

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