Solander's Radio Tomb

"Solander's Radio Tomb" by Ellis Parker Butler is a comedic tale about Remington Solander, an affluent, unconventional man who aims for immortality through an odd burial arrangement: a radio-broadcasting tomb meant to share his vast collection of religious materials. The story follows a lawyer and cemetery trustee drawn into Solander's scheme when the millionaire offers money to build this unique tomb, fitted with a loudspeaker. While it initially attracts visitors and transforms the cemetery into a popular destination, unexpected changes in government radio frequencies lead to the broadcasting of upbeat, comedic shows instead of religious content. As a result, irony unfolds, and the cemetery empties out until only Solander's tomb remains, highlighting the themes of ambition and the unpredictable effects of mixing technology with human mortality.