Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #20 — page 48: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three poems with military themes, likely from World War I era based on the "Soldier's Prayer" and references to military life. There are no cartoons or caricatures visible. The content includes: 1. **"Soldier's Prayer"** - A satirical prayer about military hardships (poor food, theft of belongings, harsh conditions) 2. **"My Sarah Jane"** - A comedic poem describing an unattractive woman using crude physical descriptions 3. **"My Girl"** - A sentimental poem about a deceased child The humor relies on crude characterizations and dark comedy typical of early-20th-century soldier magazines. "Whiz Bang" was known for bawdy, irreverent humor aimed at servicemen. The contrast between the sentimental final poem and the crude earlier ones reflects the magazine's satirical approach to military life and personal relationships.