Sheared cream o' wit: A classified compilation of the best wit and humor

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Sheared cream o' wit: A classified compilation of the best wit and humor

by Carl J. Mittler

EN·~2 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

Sheared Cream o’ Wit

0:17

By the Way

0:25

Foreword

2:03

Random Smiles

59:54

Juvenile Jests

5:35

Frenzied Finance

6:01

Disciples of Hippocrates

4:06

Legal Luminaries

7:51

Clerical Comicalities

16:06

Khaki Klad

8:23

Description

This spirited anthology gathers four decades of clever quips, short verses and playful sketches from newspapers, magazines and literary journals of the early twentieth century. The selections range from dead‑pan one‑liners to gently absurd dialogues, each chosen for its ability to spark a smile without demanding a long commitment. The editor’s love of the craft shines through, offering a mosaic of cultural references that feel both nostalgic and surprisingly fresh.

Listeners will find material that works as a quick lift during a commute, a lighthearted interlude in a family gathering, or a witty garnish for a speech or presentation. The humor is gentle enough for a broad audience yet clever enough to reward those who enjoy a dash of wordplay and observational irony. In a world that often feels heavy, the collection invites a brief, bright pause, letting laughter ripple through everyday moments.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (144K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Private, 1923.

Credits

Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

Oct 23, 2022

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

CJ

Carl J. Mittler

A compiler of early 20th-century humor, best known for gathering jokes, anecdotes, and witty lines into a lively collection meant to brighten everyday life. His surviving public record is slim, which gives his work a little of the charm of a rediscovered curiosity.

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