In "Rogers-isms, the Cowboy Philosopher on the Peace Conference," Will Rogers employs his signature blend of humor and wit to reflect on the complexities of international diplomacy in the wake of World War I. Drawing from his experiences as a performer and commentator, Rogers captures the absurdities and challenges of the peace process, utilizing a conversational style infused with folksy wisdom that engages readers while provoking thought. This collection of reflections, published in 1919...

Of course this whole Peace Conference talk started from the time Pres Wilson said to Germany "We wont deal with you as long as you occupy invaded Territory." Well the Kaiser come right back at him and said, "If you can show us how we can give it up any faster than we are I wish you would do it," Now the Armistace was signed, and Germany agreed to quit running at eleven oclock on a certain day, Of course we got the word a couple of days before it was really signed, Making everybody have TWO...

SEVEN-YEAR-OLD JUSTIN WALKER is unhappy living with his narrow-minded Aunty Doris and Uncle Ron. He wants more than anything to live with his beloved mother. His unhappiness increases when, just before Christmas, he overhears his aunt planning to send him to a foster home.The next day, while out on an errand, Justin discovers a portal into the world of ING-ONG-UNG. There he meets Benny the raccoon and his wife Loretta who tell Justin about THE STONKING STEPS, the fabled staircase t...

In "Rogers-isms, the Cowboy Philosopher on the Peace Conference," Will Rogers employs a unique blend of humor, wit, and keen social commentary that captures the zeitgeist of early 20th-century America. Written in the aftermath of World War I, this collection of aphorisms and observations reflects Rogers' insights into diplomacy and the futility of conflict, all while maintaining his characteristic folksy charm. The book serves as a capsule of wisdom, drawing on the vernacular of the Americ...

What “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” did for the negroes of the United States of America the poems of Shevchenko did for the serfs of Russia. They aroused the conscience of the Russian people, and the persecutions suffered by the poet at the hands of the autocracy awakened their sympathy. It was two days after the death of Shevchenko that the czar’s ukase appeared granting freedom to the serfs. Possibly the dying poet knew it was coming and died the happier on that account. But in still another way do...

Will Rogers—pithy, political, and plainspoken—was one of the finest entertainers of his generation. As a great American humorist, it was considered an honor to be made fun of by him. By the time of his death in 1935, he had traveled the globe three times, written some four thousand articles, and was one of America’s highest-paid film stars.He began his act in Vaudeville by saying, “All I know is what I read in the papers,” while idly swinging a lasso he used for rope tricks. He won...

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He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Proverbs 10:4 King James Version. The purpose or reason for writing this book is to reveal, explain, illuminate, and simplify Diligence; The Ultimate Secret to Being Rich. Rich meaning, to be who God created and designed you to be. Simply stated, this book is about replacing error with truth, replacing lies with facts, and finally replacing misinterpretation with understanding. This book is a how to ...

"One thing we got to be thankful for our Soldiers can win wars faster than our Diplomats can talk us into them," Clever little book about America at the meetings for the Treaty of Versailles by this great Native American humorist!(Excerpt from Goodreads)

The following recordings include Will Rogers a comedic keynote speech to a collection of bankers in 1924 and his first political speech made in support of a New York candidate for Congress. William Penn Adair Rogers (November 4, 1879 - August 15, 1935) was an American stage and film actor, vaudeville performer, humorist, and newspaper columnist from Oklahoma. Born in Cherokee Nation territory, Rogers was known as "Oklahoma's Favorite Son." Rogers traveled the world, made 71 films (50 silen...

Spend your yuletide with the greatest stars of radio's Golden Age! Trim the tree, wrap the presents, and deck the halls as festive broadcast favorites like Jack Benny, Burns & Allen, Abbott & Costello, and The Great Gildersleeve keep you entertained!Hark to the voices of Christmases past - including Frank Sinatra and Will Rogers, Jr. - as they bring you merry mysteries and endearing dramas. Sherlock Holmes and Boston Blackie are on the case; Family Theater brings food for thought; a host o...

From hardboiled to homespun, newspaper reporters were featured prominently as dramatic characters during the Golden Age of Radio in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Radio Spirits is pleased to bring together 15 of these classic audio shows for your listening pleasure, all digitally remastered and restored.Stop the Press! includes the critically acclaimed drama Night Beat starring Frank Lovejoy, the folksy Rogers of the Gazette featuring Will Rogers Jr., the delightful light comedy Bright Star with F...