Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #21 — page 23: what you’re looking at

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This page contains text (no visible cartoon), a critical essay about Havana, Cuba as a tourist destination. The author attacks American travelers and Cuban society with harsh stereotypes: **Social References:** - Compares Cuba to a "hammer-headed shark" — suggesting it's dangerous and predatory - References cheap alcohol prices and vice (gambling, saloons, race-tracks) - Criticizes American men ("crooks," "drunks," "toughs") who frequent Havana - Employs period stereotypes about Cuban women's appearance and morality **The Satire:** The piece mocks both American tourists seeking vice and Cuban culture itself, presenting Havana as a refuge for disreputable Americans rather than a legitimate travel destination. It's xenophobic and misogynistic by modern standards, reflecting early 20th-century American attitudes toward Latin America and immigration. The tone suggests *Whiz-Bang* targeted readers who enjoyed irreverent social commentary.