Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, December 1921 · page 68 of 68
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #28 — page 68: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **title/advertising page** rather than satirical content. It announces the availability and pricing of *Whiz Bang* magazine across distribution channels (hotels, newsstands, trains, direct mail). The page features a **cartoon cow mascot** wearing what appears to be decorative clothing, serving as a visual brand identifier for the publication. For modern context: *Whiz Bang* was an early-20th-century American humor magazine known for risqué jokes and satirical content. The pricing structure reflects the era—25 cents at retail, cheaper direct subscription ($2.50/year), with premium pricing ($1) for the Winter Annual special edition. The cow mascot's purpose remains unclear without additional context about the magazine's branding strategy.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Everywhere! Whiz Bang is on sale at all leading hotels, news stands, 25 cents single copies; on trains 30 cents, or may be ordered direct from the publisher at 25 cents single copies; two-fifty a year. One dollar for the WINTER ANNUAL.