[History Hounds] Ring Lardner: Literary Hero of Niles with Molly Watson, Niles History Center

Born in Niles in 1885, “Ring” Lardner was a famous author who got his start as a newspaper reporter. His illustrious career included regular columns, short stories, plays, and even songs. One of his best-known works, “You Know Me Al,” was first published in The Saturday Evening Post.

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