Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, February 1922 · page 64 of 68
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #30 — page 64: what you’re looking at
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This page contains humorous advice columns and jokes typical of 1920s satirical magazines. The "Rural Mail Box" section features tongue-in-cheek responses to supposed reader letters, offering cynical relationship advice: a man demanding his ring back is dishonorable; black eyes prove affection; advice against chasing women; and that true lovers stay together all night. The bottom joke, "As a Rule," plays on employment terminology. A clerk suggests sending "three footmen" as substitutes for a yardman—a pun exploiting the measurement "yard" (three feet equals one yard). It's simple wordplay humor typical of the era's popular comedic style, relying on literalism and double meanings rather than sophisticated satire.
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62 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang Our Rural Mail Box Lou Z. Lizzie—I quite agree with you. A man who gives you his diamond ring to look at and then wants it back is no gentleman. * * * Mary Ellen Slapapple—The fact that your sweetheart gave you two black eyes is striking proof of his affection. * * * Howsh E. Shaykes—A change of pasture is good for the bull, you know, old dear. * * * Hittem Formy—Don't run your legs off after a woman; you'll need them to kick your- self. * * * True lovers never say good night until morning. * * * As a Rule Clerk (at Employment Bureau)—“Someone has sent for a yardman, sir.” Manager—“We haven’t any yardmen at present.” Clerk—“Then shall I send up three footmen, sir?”