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Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 22, July, 1921 : America's Magazine of Wit, Humor and Filosophy

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Various
Contributor:
Fawcett, W. H. (Wilford Hamilton), 1885-1940.
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 22, July, 1921" by Various is a humorous magazine publication that features a blend of jokes, anecdotes, and lighthearted commentary typical of the early 20th century, particularly from the post-World War I era. This issue includes witty observations on everyday life, relationships, and popular culture at the time. The magazine's content reflects a laid-back, comedic style, appealing primarily to an audience seeking entertainment and amusement. Within this volume, readers will encounter a variety of humorous segments, including short stories, 'Smokehouse Poetry', and comedic advice columns. The magazine humorously addresses social norms and romantic entanglements, often with satirical flair. Various characters recount amusing escapades and everyday mishaps, such as a mishap at a shoe store or amusing quirks at the beach. The light-hearted tone is embedded in the writing, which resonates with those interested in vintage humor and the cultural landscape of the early 1920s, encapsulating the spirit of the time with its witty banter and playful observations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Notes:
Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2019-06-02

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