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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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Sheared cream o' wit: A classified compilation of the best wit and humor
by Carl J. Mittler
About the author
Carl J. Mittler is credited as the compiler of Sheared cream o' wit: A classified compilation of the best wit and humor, published in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1923. Rather than presenting a single long narrative, the book gathers humorous pieces into themed sections, showing a clear love of quotable lines, short comic stories, and light social satire.
From the book's foreword and catalog records, he appears less as a heavily documented literary celebrity and more as an enthusiastic curator of humor. He wrote about collecting amusing material over many years and shaping it into a volume designed to bring readers a little relief and enjoyment.
Because reliable biographical information about him is scarce in major public sources, not much more can be said with confidence about his life. What does remain is a small but appealing contribution to popular humor: a book built to be dipped into, shared aloud, and enjoyed for its quick wit.