Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, September 1921 · page 57 of 68
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #27 — page 57: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a collection of brief humorous anecdotes and one-liners rather than illustrated cartoons. The jokes target various social attitudes of the era: - "Up to Date" mocks infidelity - "Height of Piety" ridicules excessive religious scrupulosity through a Scottish woman's illogical fear medicine will work on Sunday - The stocking/bobbed hair joke appears to mock both women's fashion and their intelligence - "Begin at the Bottom" is crude sexual humor about viewing women - References to feuds and cheap cars suggest rural/working-class cultural commentary - The final item advertises actress Billie Burke, questioning whether "beauty is only skin deep" The humor is predominantly sexist and targets women's appearance, morality, and intelligence. No political figures or specific events appear referenced—this is social satire of general attitudes.