he fictional Mr. Dooley expounded upon political and social issues of the day from his South Side Chicago Irish pub and he spoke with the thick verbiage and accent of an Irish immigrant. His sly humor and political acumen won the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, a frequent target of Mr. Dooley's barbs. Indeed his sketches became so popular and such a litmus test of public opinion that they were read each week at White House cabinet meetings.

" Enter the witty and insightful world of "Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War" by Finley Peter Dunne, where humor, social commentary, and astute observations come together. This remarkable book introduces readers to Mr. Dooley, a wise and humorous character who shares his unique perspectives on various aspects of life, both in times of peace and during times of war. In "Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War," readers will enjoy the clever and thought-provoking musings of Mr. Dooley as he navigates the complexities of society and offers his humorous yet profound insights. From political discourse to social issues, Mr. Dooley's sharp wit and astute observations provide a fresh and entertaining perspective on the world around us. Finley Peter Dunne's storytelling captures the essence of Mr. Dooley's character, immersing readers in his colorful anecdotes and witty banter. Through his humorous commentary, readers will find themselves reflecting on the human condition, the follies of society, and the enduring spirit that helps us navigate both peaceful and turbulent times. Join Mr. Dooley as he offers his humorous take on life's absurdities, challenges societal norms, and leaves readers with laughter and thought-provoking insights."

No, 'tis no aisy job bein' a candydate, an' 'twud be no easy job if th' game iv photygraphs was th' on'y wan th' candydates had to play. Willum Jennings Bryan is photygraphed smilin' back at his smilin' corn fields, in a pair iv blue overalls with a scythe in his hand borrid fr'm th' company that's playin' 'Th' Ol' Homestead, ' at th' Lincoln Gran' Opry House. Th' nex' day Mack is seen mendin' a rustic chair with a monkey wrinch, Bryan has a pitcher took in th' act iv puttin' on a shirt marked with th' unio label, an' they'se another photygraph iv Mack carryin' a scuttle iv coal up th' cellar stairs. An' did ye iver notice how much th' candydates looks alike, an' how much both iv thim looks like Lydia Pinkham?

Finley Peter Dunne, American journalist and humorist, is justly famous for his creation of Mr. Dooley, the Chicago Irish barkeep whose weekly commentary on national politics, war, and human nature kept Americans chuckling over their newspapers for nearly two decades at the beginning of this century. Largely forgotten in the files of Chicago newspapers, however, are over 300 Mr. Dooley columns written in the 1890s before national syndication made his name a household word. Charles Fanning offers here the first critical examination of these early Dooley pieces, which, far better than the later ones, reveal the depth and development of the character and his creator. Dunne created in Mr. Dooley a vehicle for expressing his criticism of Chicago's corruption despite the conservatism of most of his publishers. Dishonest officials who could not be safely attacked in plain English could be roasted with impunity in the "pure Roscommon brogue" of a fictional comic Irishman. In addition, Dunne painted, through the observations of his comic persona, a vivid and often poignant portrait of the daily life of Chicago's working-class Irish community and the impact of assimilation into American life. He also offered cogent views of American urban political life, already dominated by the Irish as firmly in Chicago as in other large American cities, and of the tragicomic phenomenon of Irish nationalism. Mr. Fanning's penetrating examination of these early Dooley pieces clearly establishes Dunne as far more than a mere humorist. Behind Mr. Dooley's marvelously comic pose and ironic tone lies a wealth of material germane to the social and literary history of turn-of-the century America.

Born in Chicago to Irish parents, journalist Finley Peter Dunne struck literary gold with his creation of Mr. Dooley, an Irish immigrant to America who earned his living as a bartender and always had a unique take on the world events of the day. Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen is the second collection of Mr. Dooley essays, drawn from Dunne's newspaper column.