Landis, Frederick
The Hoosier Editor ; September 1934
The Hoosier Editor ; September 1934
Logansport, Ind: [F. Landis. Vol. 1, no. 11. Octavo in printed and illus stapled wraps;, 32 p.; 20 cm. Title from cover.
Uncommon. Short-lived serial, circa 1933-1934. "Frederick Landis (1872-1934) was an American lawyer, author, and politician. Born in Ohio, he moved to Indiana where he established his legal practice and began his political career. Landis served as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1903 to 1907. As a member of the Republican Party, he was known for his oratory skills and his advocacy for progressive policies. In addition to his political career, Landis was also a writer. His most famous work is "The Glory of His Country" (1910), a satirical novel that critiqued American imperialism and the influence of big business on politics. Landis was the brother of Kenesaw Mountain Landis, the first Commissioner of Baseball, who was known for his role in addressing the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. Frederick Landis's contributions to American politics and literature reflect the social and political changes occurring in the United States during the early 20th century."—Bing.