Carl J. Mittler

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. The book gathers jokes, quips, and humorous passages into themed sections, suggesting a strong interest in collecting and organizing light verse and comic writing for everyday readers.

Very little biographical information about him appears to be widely available in major public sources. What can be confirmed is his connection to this humor anthology, which has remained accessible through library records and public-domain editions, helping his editorial work reach new readers long after its original publication.

Because so few personal details are readily documented, Mittler is best remembered through the book itself: a cheerful period piece that reflects the taste for wit, quotation, and short-form humor in the early 1900s.