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The Wit and Wisdom of Mr Dooley Smoked in Chicago
A lively profile of saloonkeeper and social philosopher Mr Dooley as a national figure of wit during the Spanish American War era. The piece touts his essays and a green-bound book of pithy quips, noting sales, origin in the Chicago Evening Post and Journal, and his humorous take on war, culture, and public life.
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Archey R-Road
Chicawgo
Dooley
Chicago Evening Post
Boston
Douley
Brillant Green
Howe
Petroleum
Nusby
Msminthy
Mr. Dooley
Cuba
Hennesey
Harpers Bazar
Willie Dooselberry
McKinley
Dooselberry
Mack
Cubia
Cape Verde Islands
Thim
Hogan
Hinnissy
Norway
Sweden
North Pole
Ann
Mike Ahearn
Father Kelly
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Arrchy Road
M Shakespeare
Rayport