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Various
Verschillende
Various, Various
Fawcett, W. H. (Wilford Hamilton)
1885
1940
Fawcett, Wilford Hamilton
Fawcett, Billy
Captain Billy
Billy, Captain
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 3, No. 30, February, 1922
America's Magazine of Wit, Humor and Filosophy
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"Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 3, No. 30, February, 1922" by Various is a whimsical magazine that captures the essence of American humor and light-heartedness during the early 20th century. This periodical features a collection of comical anecdotes, poems, jokes, and storytelling that reflects the cultural zeitgeist of the time. Published in the early 1920s, the book serves as a snapshot of the social norms, entertainment, and humor prevalent in post-World War I America, highlighting the playful spirit of its readership. Within its pages, the magazine delivers a delightful mix of humor that ranges from charmingly silly to poignantly reflective. It includes pieces such as "The Face on the Barroom Floor," "Hunting the Wily Pole Cat," and "The Old Smokehouse," showcasing a variety of characters and scenarios that depict everyday life through a comedic lens. The magazine also contains a section called "Questions and Answers" that humorously addresses absurd inquiries, alongside light poems and entertaining stories that invite readers into a world where wit reigns supreme. Overall, it's a collection designed for laughter, appealing to those interested in vintage humor and the cultural landscape of early 20th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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