Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, January 1921 · page 3 of 68
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #16 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a title page for *Captain Billy's Whiz Bang*, a satirical monthly magazine published from rural Minnesota beginning in 1920. The page announces the publication itself rather than containing cartoons. The magazine's motto, "Make It Snappy," suggests the editor's promise of quick, punchy humor. *Whiz Bang* became a popular humor publication of the 1920s, known for irreverent jokes and satirical commentary on contemporary American life. This January 1921 issue cost 25 cents monthly or $2.50 annually—relatively affordable for the era. The decorative flourish beneath the title is typical Art Deco period design work.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang OUR MOTTO: “Make It Snappy” January, 1921 Vol. II. No. 16 Published W. H. Fawcett, at Robbinsdale, Monthly by Rural Route No. 2 Minnesota Entered as second-class matter May 1, 1920, at the post office at Robbinsdale, Minnesota, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Price 25 cents $2.50 per year