Uncle Josh

A pulp fiction magazine, dated June 1, 1906, titled “Work & Win” … subtitled “Fred Fearnot and Uncle Josh; Saving the Old Homestead.” The magazine, given to me long ago by my sister Lorinda, is framed next to my desk. I know my sister gave it to me because of “Uncle Josh” … but on the cover, Fred Fearnot grasps the collar of the iniquitous landlord who is about to turn Uncle Josh and his family out into the snowy cold. Fred Fearnot’s words: “You soulless old scoundrel! You shall not take the old homestead from these people.” Fred is my kinda guy.