For the Purpose of Driving Away Gloom
A collage essay by Cliff Sterret blending George Washington lore with wartime sentiment and reflections on leadership. The prose alternates between praise of Washington’s era and modern remarks on military fervor, diplomatic debt revolutions, and a nostalgic call to virtue amid social change.
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Bits of Byplay by Luke McLuke in Dry Maryland humor
A jumble of quips and verse snippets from Luke McLuke and others. It features political jokes about Maryland dry laws, witty exchanges, and light verse about courting, courtship, and social foibles. Notable bits include lines about a Ford, a drummer in a restaurant, and a running gag with Luke McLuke’s purchasing timing.
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Luke McLuke
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