Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, April 1921 · page 3 of 68
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This is the title/contents page of Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, an American humor magazine published from Minnesota. Founded by W.H. Fawcett in 1920, it billed itself as featuring "Wit, Humor and Philosophy." The decorative lace motif and period typography are typical Art Deco design elements of early 1920s magazines. The April 1921 issue cost 25 cents. The magazine had modest reach but genuine cultural significance—it pioneered the risqué joke format and reportedly influenced future American humor traditions. The publication was one of several post-World War I humor magazines catering to returning soldiers seeking irreverent comedy. The copyright notice reflects standard magazine protections of the era. This appears to be a cover/masthead page rather than containing specific cartoons or political commentary to analyze.
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Captain Billy's Whiz Bang America's Magazine of Wit, Humor and Filosophy April, 1921 Vol. II. No. 19 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 Contents of this magazine are copyrighted. Republica- tion of any part permitted when properly credited to Capt. Billy's Whiz Bang.