A collection of concise biographical sketches presenting the lives, personalities, pen names, and notable works of prominent American newspaper humorists. It begins with an introduction on the rise of modern newspaper wit, then offers short profiles that highlight background, career turns, pseudonyms, signature styles, and memorable pieces for dozens of writers. Entries summarize each humorist's public reputation and contributions to comic writing while noting recurring genres and popular personae. The volume serves as a compact reference to the practitioners of journalistic humor and the varieties of humorous expression they produced.