American author, humorist, editor & columnist Irvin S. Cobb was born #OTD in 1876. At ...

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American author, humorist, editor & columnist Irvin S. Cobb was born #OTD in 1876.

At the age of 17, Cobb began working for the Paducah Daily News, where he quickly made a name for himself with his keen observations & humorous writing style. In 1904, he moved to New York City and joined the staff of the New York Evening Sun. His work as a journalist & columnist gained him national recognition. He was one of the most widely read humorists of his time.

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