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Title:
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 20, May, 1921
America's Magazine of Wit, Humor and Filosophy
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
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Summary: "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 20, May, 1921" by Various is a humorous magazine published in the early 20th century. This publication is characterized as a lighthearted collection showcasing wit, humor, and philosophy, primarily targeting the American readership of its time, particularly veterans and those connected to rural and small-town life. The magazine uses a comedic lens to reflect on societal norms and experiences, often through the lens of a fictional character, Captain Billy. The content of this particular volume includes comedic poetry, short anecdotes, and humorous essays that delve into rural life, relationships, and the culture of the early 1920s. Readers are introduced to various characters, including the eccentric Captain Billy, who shares amusing tales from his rural farm life, and Gus, the hired man known for his antics. The issue includes playful commentary on social events like dances, the quirks of neighbors, and light-hearted critiques of contemporary issues such as Prohibition. Overall, this volume combines humor and observations on everyday life, presenting a snapshot of American culture in that era while evoking laughter and camaraderie through its jovial storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Fawcett, W. H. (Wilford Hamilton), 1885-1940
EBook No.: 57047
Published: Apr 25, 2018
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 20, May, 1921
America's Magazine of Wit, Humor and Filosophy
Note: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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)
Summary: "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 20, May, 1921" by Various is a humorous magazine published in the early 20th century. This publication is characterized as a lighthearted collection showcasing wit, humor, and philosophy, primarily targeting the American readership of its time, particularly veterans and those connected to rural and small-town life. The magazine uses a comedic lens to reflect on societal norms and experiences, often through the lens of a fictional character, Captain Billy. The content of this particular volume includes comedic poetry, short anecdotes, and humorous essays that delve into rural life, relationships, and the culture of the early 1920s. Readers are introduced to various characters, including the eccentric Captain Billy, who shares amusing tales from his rural farm life, and Gus, the hired man known for his antics. The issue includes playful commentary on social events like dances, the quirks of neighbors, and light-hearted critiques of contemporary issues such as Prohibition. Overall, this volume combines humor and observations on everyday life, presenting a snapshot of American culture in that era while evoking laughter and camaraderie through its jovial storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Various
Editor: Fawcett, W. H. (Wilford Hamilton), 1885-1940
EBook No.: 57047
Published: Apr 25, 2018
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: American wit and humor -- Periodicals
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.