Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #24 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains humor pieces rather than political cartoons. The text satirizes: 1. **Somer's Point, New Jersey**: A mayor allegedly blocked beach access, becoming locally famous for this petty decision and later a one-piece swimsuit endorsement. 2. **Prohibition-era gin palaces**: The piece mocks a famous New York gin establishment formerly run by "Tom Sharkey, the old sailor heavy weight fighter," suggesting the underworld speakeasy culture flourishing despite Prohibition laws. 3. **Tom Sharkey's saloon**: A humorous anecdote about Tom's lackluster response to a suggestion for a chandelier—he lacks the education or sophistication to appreciate such refinements. The final paragraph references a scandalous "Garden-of-Eden" party with nude dancers near Boston involving film figures Adolph Zukor and Hi Abrams, indicating ongoing social controversy.