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Title: Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 1, No. 11, August, 1920
America's Magazine of Wit, Humor and Filosophy

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 1, No. 11, August, 1920" by Various is a humorous magazine publication that captures the spirit of the early 20th century. This monthly periodical is a mix of satire, social commentary, and entertainment, likely reflecting the cultural milieu of the post-World War I era in America. The publication aims to provide light-hearted content, including jokes, anecdotes, and commentary on contemporary social issues, particularly those relating to the military and the evolving Hollywood scene. The issue features a variety of articles that delve into movie star gossip, particularly focusing on the romantic escapades of Hollywood actors such as Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, as well as insights into the tumultuous relationships within the film industry. It blends humor with critical observations about society, showcasing the contradictions of fame and the pressures faced by public figures. Additionally, it includes segments on the challenges of returning soldiers readjusting to civilian life and offers a comedic take on common societal norms and expectations. Overall, "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" serves as an amusing snapshot of its time, reflecting both the buoyant spirit of the Jazz Age and the lingering effects of a recent war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

Editor: Fawcett, W. H. (Wilford Hamilton), 1885-1940

EBook No.: 56968

Published: Apr 14, 2018

Downloads: 217

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-15T01:58:05Z Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 1, No. 11, August, 1920

This edition has images.

Title: Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 1, No. 11, August, 1920
America's Magazine of Wit, Humor and Filosophy

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol 1, No. 11, August, 1920" by Various is a humorous magazine publication that captures the spirit of the early 20th century. This monthly periodical is a mix of satire, social commentary, and entertainment, likely reflecting the cultural milieu of the post-World War I era in America. The publication aims to provide light-hearted content, including jokes, anecdotes, and commentary on contemporary social issues, particularly those relating to the military and the evolving Hollywood scene. The issue features a variety of articles that delve into movie star gossip, particularly focusing on the romantic escapades of Hollywood actors such as Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, as well as insights into the tumultuous relationships within the film industry. It blends humor with critical observations about society, showcasing the contradictions of fame and the pressures faced by public figures. Additionally, it includes segments on the challenges of returning soldiers readjusting to civilian life and offers a comedic take on common societal norms and expectations. Overall, "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" serves as an amusing snapshot of its time, reflecting both the buoyant spirit of the Jazz Age and the lingering effects of a recent war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

Editor: Fawcett, W. H. (Wilford Hamilton), 1885-1940

EBook No.: 56968

Published: Apr 14, 2018

Downloads: 217

Language: English

Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:56968:3 2018-04-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Fawcett, W. H. (Wilford Hamilton) Various en 1