Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, May 1922 · page 54 of 68
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52 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang Mary's turned up somewhere in Texas and carried the cognomen of Reilly, or something like that. Of course, there are brooding near-scandals. For instance, there are rumors of a screen comedienne and a dancer who was appearing at the moment in a Los Angeles hotel. The com- edienne had recently left her husband and— Well, the lady was rushed Eastward by her sister and all seems to be well, at least for the time being. Wonder what the famous tango dancer thinks? * * * Our Monthly Sob Song 'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have been "stung" at all. * * * He—"Yessir! The sheriff came right into the kitchen this morning and arrested him." She—Land sakes! What for?" He—"Caught him poaching eggs." * * * "Where is your garter, Madge?" "Oh, somewhere around the house." "Er—isn't that stretching it a bit?" * * * Whiz Bang's Proverb A sock on the foot is worth two on the jaw. * * * The tailor made my pants the same in front as be- hind. Now I don't know whether I'm going to work or coming home.