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Thur May 12, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1935 Here’s yet another chicken story from James M. Bailey’s 1873 book, ‘Life in Danbury.’ It is entitled ‘Driving a Hen.’ Time: approx four minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of James M. Bailey stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/jamesmbailey.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! -- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can

Wed May 11, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1934 We’ve dug up some short stories from James M. Bailey’s 1873 book, ‘Life in Danbury.’ Today, Bailey relays some hot advice for people raising poultry and eggs. It’s called ‘A Recipe for Poulterers.’ Time: approx four minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of James M. Bailey stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/jamesmbailey.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in t

Tue May 10, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1933 Continuing to dig up some odd stories from James M. Bailey, we have an extremely short, but fun piece from 1873 entitled ‘The Danbury Plumber.’ Time: approx two and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of James M. Bailey stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/jamesmbailey.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! -- By the wa

Mon, May 9, 2011 Mister Ron’s Basement No. 1932 This week we begin a NEW Monday Novel Serialization - the 1878 Journey of Danbury Newsman James M. Bailey - ‘England from A Back-Window.’ Try to maintain your equilibrium on the ship’s deck as we read Chapter One, ‘In Which the Writer Departs for Europe.’ Time: approx thirteen and a half minutes The Mister Ron’s Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of James M. Bailey stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/jamesmbailey.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type thei

Sat May 07, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1931 We are back after a week’s break! In the past, we have featured fun stories from James M. Bailey’s ‘Danbury News Man’s Almanac for 1874.’ Today, we are offering some pieces by Bailey from the introduction to the book, concerning weather predictions, moon drawings, and naked men. Time: approx eleven and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of James M. Bailey stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/jamesmbailey.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific auth

Thur Apr 28, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1930 In 1914, George Fitch published a collection of ‘Vest Pocket Essays’ about the various United States, called ‘Sizing Up Uncle Sam.’ Grab a cool drink, and enjoy today’s State - ‘Pennsylvania - Headquarters for Heat.’ Time: approx five minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! -- By the way, if you haven't noticed

Wed Apr 27, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1929 In 1914, George Fitch published a collection of ‘Vest Pocket Essays’ about the United States, It is called ‘Sizing Up Uncle Sam.’ Today we get the straight scoop on ‘Virginia - The Proudest State’ Time: approx five and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! -- By the way, if you haven't noticed, you can

Tue Apr 26, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1928 In 1914, George Fitch published a collection of ‘Vest Pocket Essays’ about the United States, It is called ‘Sizing Up Uncle Sam.’ Today’s essay concerns the State of ‘Massachusetts (The Largest State for its Size)’ Time: approx six minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Basement, simply click here! -- By the way, if you haven't noticed, yo

Mon, Apr 25, 2011 Mister Ron’s Basement No. 1927 Our current Monday Novel Serialization is W. L. Alden’s 1888 book, ‘A New Robinson Crusoe.’ This is the story of a sailor who gets shipwrecked with Robinson Crusoe’s pain-in-the-neck Grandson, who wants to do everything the way his Grandfather did. Today we present the Final Chapter (No. 14) of the novel, where Michael and the Old Man finally get away, and it is chock full of surprises! Don’t miss this! Time: approx thirteen minutes The Mister Ron’s Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of W. L. Alden stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/alden.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.co

Fri Apr 22, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1926 Our last Ellis Parker Butler story for this week involves a Newspaper Editor sick and unawares in bed, and his Grandmother, who decides to help out by publishing his paper for him. Prepare for some laughs in the tale of ‘The Temporary Editor’ from 1901. Time: approx ten minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Ellis Parker Butler index of stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in

Thur Apr 21, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1925 While definitely of his time, Ellis Parker Butler’s stories are still witty today. From 1922, Butler imagines life on a Desert Island with absolutely nothing to do, and compares it to the liberating household machinery of his day in ‘Kitchen Efficiency.’ Time: approx sixteen and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Ellis Parker Butler index of stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just

Wed Apr 20, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1924 The works of Ellis Parker Butler are still hilarious even in the 21st Century! We offer another 1911 piece by Butler, from the era before Women could vote or serve on Juries. We explore the deliberations of twelve idiot men ‘On Jury Duty.’ Time: approx twenty and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Ellis Parker Butler index of stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in

Tue Apr 19, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1923 The works of Ellis Parker Butler still remain laugh-out-loud funny today! Today’s 1911 Butler piece explores new directions in modern writing, in ‘The Scenic Novel.’ Time: approx fifteen and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Ellis Parker Butler index of stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/EllisParkerButler.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the Baseme

Mon, Apr 18, 2011 Mister Ron’s Basement No. 1922 Our current Monday Novel Serialization is W. L. Alden’s 1888 book, ‘A New Robinson Crusoe.’ This is the story of a sailor who gets shipwrecked with Robinson Crusoe’s pain-in-the-neck Grandson, who wants to do everything the way his Grandfather did. In Chapter Thirteen, Mr. Crusoe gets extremely sick, and Michael the Sailor tries every medicine he can get his hands on to cure him. Time: approx fourteen and a half minutes The Mister Ron’s Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of W. L. Alden stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/alden.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_

Fri Apr 15, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1921 This week, we have dug out some more truly rare Bill Nye stories, always a treat to read and to hear. A unique treat - - for the second day in a row, we offer another Bill Nye piece on our First President. From 1886, we are reading ‘Words About Washington.’ Time: approx six and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of Bill Nye stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/billnye.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the k

Thur Apr 14, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1920 This week, we have dug out some more truly rare Bill Nye stories, always a treat to read and to hear. Today we feature an 1885 Nye tale that apparently never appeared in a book, but was in newspapers. It is called ‘George Washington.’ We had quite a bit of trouble reading this scan from a newspaper page, but believe that most of it came through okay. Time: approx seven minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of Bill Nye stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/billnye.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you ca

Wed Apr 13, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1919 This week, we have dug out some more truly rare Bill Nye stories, always a treat to read and to hear. These days, so many politicians try their very best to give all they can to extremely rich people, which is nothing new, as we hear in ‘Bill Nye’s Appeal in Behalf of Vanderbilt’ from 1884. By the way, The Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Mansion was being built just a stone’s throw away from Nye’s home in Asheville, NC, and he often commented and made ‘neighborly’ suggestions. Time: approx five minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of Bill Nye stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/billnye.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister

Tue Apr 12, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1918 This week, we have dug out some more truly rare Bill Nye stories, always a treat to read and to hear. Today’s 1884 piece offers Nye’s musings on the vote for women - it’s called ‘Petticoats at the Polls.’ Time: approx eight minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of Bill Nye stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/billnye.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use the catalogs to find stories by specific authors, or just type their name in the keyword search field. To find some of the best stories in the B

Mon, Apr 11, 2011 Mister Ron’s Basement No. 1917 Our current Monday Novel Serialization is W. L. Alden’s 1888 book, ‘A New Robinson Crusoe.’ This is the story of a sailor who gets shipwrecked with Robinson Crusoe’s pain-in-the-neck Grandson, who wants to do everything the way his Grandfather did. In Chapter Twelve, Michael gets tied up as Crusoe goes nuts and heads out to hunt cannibals. Time: approx fifteen minutes The Mister Ron’s Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of W. L. Alden stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/alden.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mister Ron's Basement alive! Donate One Dollar: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Ron_Donate.html A hint to new listeners - you can use th

Sat Apr 9, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1916 Our Saturday Night Special story is by Palmer Cox, from an 1889 collection of his pre-Brownies ‘Frontier Humor.’ Cox encounters an army of malevolent mosquitos, a humorless town with an orchestra consisting only of a pointy-headed bald oboe player, and a man racing to change clothes unnoticed, while a train rushes through a tunnel, all in the story, ‘A Trip to the Interior.’ Time: approx seventeen and a half minutes Please try to enter our ‘Gorilla Costume Contest!’ The instructions are below. The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of Paler Cox stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/palmercox.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Magazine (now known as Beatweek Magazine) which can be downloaded at a new URL as a free pdf file here.  *John Kelly of The Washington Post has written a lively piece about the Basement. You can read it here. * Help Keep Mi