Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, April 1921 · page 2 of 68
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #19 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **subscription advertisement** for *Whiz Bang*, a satirical magazine published by "Capt. Billy's Whiz Bang" from Minnesota. The content is not a political cartoon but rather a motivational poem encouraging kindness and human connection—advocating that simple greetings and friendly gestures ease others' hardships. The poem, attributed to "Whiz Bang Bill," promotes a philosophy of compassion ("Farmyard Philosophy and Foolishness" as the ad describes it). The subscription coupon below invites readers to support the magazine for $2.50 yearly. This appears to reflect *Whiz Bang's* actual editorial stance: mixing lowbrow humor with earnest, folksy wisdom typical of early 20th-century American magazines. The tone suggests the publication positioned itself as entertaining yet morally uplifting—appealing to ordinary readers seeking both comedy and gentle life lessons.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Say, "Hello!" Stop a minute and say, "Hello" As down Life's Road you go; For a kindly word and a cheery smile Will shorten the way by many a mile For some poor fellow who's moving slow. Stop