Mon, July 11, 2011 Mister Ron’s Basement No. 1955 Our Monday Novel Serialization is the 1878 Journey of Danbury Newsman James M. Bailey - ‘England from A Back-Window.’ In Chapter Six, we patiently wait, and wait, and...wait, to meet a bona fide British Knight, and see the House of Commons in session in 'Gives an Off-Hand View of Parliament.’ Time: approx twelve 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 Jame...
Jul 11, 2011•12 min
Fri July 1, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1954 We are reading some more of George Ade’s Turn-of-the-Century ‘Fables in Slang.’ Today we offer a re-reading of a George Ade tale we originally presented about six years ago. From 1899, here is Ade’s classic story - 'The Fable of the Base Ball Man Who Took the Only Known Cure.’ Time: approx four 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 George Ade stories is lo...
Jul 01, 2011•4 min
Thur June 30, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1953 We are reading some more of George Ade’s Turn-of-the-Century ‘Fables in Slang.’ In today’s 1904 Fable, a group of traveling salesmen swap gambling tall-tales in ‘The Fable of the Society-Trimmers and What Broke Up the Experience Meeting.’ Time: approx nine minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of George Ade stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/AdeCatalog.html *Th...
Jun 30, 2011•9 min
Wed June 29, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1952 We are reading some more of George Ade’s Turn-of-the-Century ‘Fables in Slang.’ From 1903, we offer a self-explanatory tale called 'The Prodigal Souse, the Never-Again Feeling and the Ride On the Sprinkling Cart.’ Time: approx eight 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 George Ade stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/AdeCatalog.html *There is a nifty...
Jun 29, 2011•8 min
Tue June 28, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1951 This week will be presenting some more of George Ade’s Turn-of-the-Century ‘Fables in Slang.’ Today’s hilarious 1904 fable is entitled 'What the College Incubator Did for One Modest Lambkin.’ Don’t miss it! Time: approx nine 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 George Ade stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/AdeCatalog.html *There is a nifty intervi...
Jun 28, 2011•9 min
Mon, June 27, 2011 Mister Ron’s Basement No. 1950 Our Monday Novel Serialization is the 1878 Journey of Danbury Newsman James M. Bailey - ‘England from A Back-Window.’ In Chapter Five, we explore the streets, roads, and lanes of London, strange house numbers, the lack of stoves and soft hats, and the beauty of English women, in ‘Gives More Details of London.’ 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...
Jun 27, 2011•21 min
Thur June 16, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1949 We have discovered some odd, almost forgotten Stephen Leacock pieces this week! In the late 1890s, a series of expeditions were formed to find the North Pole, all of which resulted in failure. Leacock predicts the outcomes of these expeditions in ‘The North Pole Calendar (for the Next Nine Years)’ from 1897. Time: approx three minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of ...
Jun 16, 2011•3 min
Wed June 15, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1948 We have discovered some odd, almost forgotten Stephen Leacock pieces this week! What would it be like if speakers at public events spoke nothing but the truth? Fid out in Leacock’s 1914 story, ‘Truthful Oratory - What Our Speakers Ought to Say.’ Time: approx eight 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 Stephen Leacock stories is located at: http://ronevry....
Jun 15, 2011•9 min
Tue June 14, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1947 We have discovered some odd, almost forgotten Stephen Leacock pieces this week! Today we offer the latest romantic writing techniques from 1914 - - it’s called ‘Passionate Paragraphs.’ 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 Stephen Leacock stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/Leacock_Stories.html *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in i...
Jun 14, 2011•4 min
Mon, June 13, 2011 Mister Ron’s Basement No. 1946 Our Monday Novel Serialization is the 1878 Journey of Danbury Newsman James M. Bailey - ‘England from A Back-Window.’ In Chapter Four, we travel along on a scenic Coach Ride in ‘Relates Entirely to the Beauty of England.’ Time: approx twenty-one 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 ...
Jun 13, 2011•21 min
Fri June 10, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1945 We have one last short ‘Prose Poem’ from Walt Mason’s 1914 collection, ‘Rippling Rhymes to Suit the Times.’ Today’s nostalgic piece concerns all the wonderful fun kids have when the white stuff comes down from the sky. It’s called ‘The Snowy Day.’ 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 *There is a nifty interview with Mister Ron in issue #59 iProng Mag...
Jun 10, 2011•3 min
Thur June 9, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1944 Here’s another ‘Prose Poem’ from Walt Mason’s 1914 collection, ‘Rippling Rhymes to Suit the Times.’ Working hard day and night is not necessarily the best way to run a business, as we see in ‘Use Your Head.’ Time: approx four 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 b...
Jun 09, 2011•4 min
Wed June 8, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1943 We have found some more fun ‘Prose Poems’ from Walt Mason’s 1914 collection, ‘Rippling Rhymes to Suit the Times.’ Today we discover the long-term effects of writing one’s thoughts in ‘Editorial Influence.’ Time: approx three 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) wh...
Jun 08, 2011•4 min
Tue June 7, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1942 This week, we will be reading some more fun ‘Prose Poems’ from Walt Mason’s 1914 collection, ‘Rippling Rhymes to Suit the Times.’ Today, a young man attempts to get a job and has to list his ‘Qualifications.’ Time: approx four 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) ...
Jun 07, 2011•4 min
Mon, June 6, 2011 Mister Ron’s Basement No. 1941 Our Monday Novel Serialization is the 1878 Journey of Danbury Newsman James M. Bailey - ‘England from A Back-Window.’ Chapter Three provides us with an initial visit to the Big City in ‘Gives A First View of London.’ 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 James M. Bailey stories is located at: http://ronevry.com/jamesmbailey.html *There is a nif...
Jun 06, 2011•13 min
Thur May 19, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1940 We are reading some early funny stories taken from W. L. Alden’s 1878 book ‘Shooting Stars.’ Back in the 1870s, people experienced embarrassment from things that are a little difficult to understand today, such as slipping socks and garter belts. In fact, this is central to today’s hilarious tale, ‘Mr. Simpkins’ Downfall.’ Time: approx eight and a half minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_C...
May 19, 2011•9 min
Wed May 18, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1939 This week, we have found funny stories taken from W. L. Alden’s early humor column work for the New York Times, and compiled in the 1878 book ‘Shooting Stars.’ In today’s piece, two nasty young men compete for the affections of a lady wielding a bassoon and a cornet. The tale is called ‘Serenading in St. Louis.’ Time: approx nine minutes The Mister Ron's Basement Catalog can be found at: http://ronevry.com/Mister_Rons_Full_Catalog.html The Index of...
May 18, 2011•9 min
Tue May 17, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1938 This week, we have dug out some funny stories taken from W. L. Alden’s early humor column work for the New York Times, and compiled in the 1878 book ‘Shooting Stars.’ Today’s tale concerns a flirtatious husband and a jealous wife at a masked ball. It is called ‘Righteous Retribution.’ Time: approx nine 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 stor...
May 17, 2011•10 min
Mon, May 16, 2011 Mister Ron’s Basement No. 1937 Our Monday Novel Serialization is the 1878 Journey of Danbury Newsman James M. Bailey - ‘England from A Back-Window.’ Our traveler shares his thoughts upon reaching shore on the Other Side of the Big Pond in Chapter Two, ‘Which Relates to the Arrival in Europe.’ Time: approx seven 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...
May 16, 2011•8 min
Fri May 13, 2011 Mister Ron's Basement No. 1936 Our last tale for the week from James M. Bailey’s 1873 book, ‘Life in Danbury’ concerns breaking in new footwear. It’s called ‘The New Boots.’ 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 Beatwee...
May 13, 2011•4 min
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...
May 12, 2011•4 min
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...
May 11, 2011•4 min
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...
May 10, 2011•3 min
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: htt...
May 09, 2011•13 min
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 stor...
May 07, 2011•11 min
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) wh...
Apr 28, 2011•5 min
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...
Apr 27, 2011•6 min
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 ...
Apr 26, 2011•6 min
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...
Apr 25, 2011•13 min
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.co...
Apr 22, 2011•10 min
