Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, August 1922 · page 52 of 67
Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #36 — page 52: what you’re looking at
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This page from the satirical magazine consists entirely of **humorous newspaper clippings and classified ads** rather than cartoons. The humor works through absurdity and unintended double meanings in real newspaper text. The jokes mock poor editorial choices: - "The Meek Shall Inherit" laughs at a theft victim sarcastically thanking thieves for restraint - "Good Reporting" highlights awkward phrasing ("vaccinated...three on the arm") - "Some Husband" finds dark comedy in couples quarreling during shared bathing - "This Is the Naked Truth" plays on a countess claiming poverty ("no shirt between us") - "Unlooked For Candor" presents oddly phrased property listings that sound suspicious The page exemplifies *Whiz Bang*'s typical format: mining everyday newspapers for unintentional humor through clumsy wording, ambiguous phrasing, and unfortunate juxtapositions. No specific political figures appear—the satire targets American newspapers themselves and their careless editors.
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50 Captain Billy's Whiz Bang The Meek Shall Inherit “NOTICE—I wish to thank the party who stole 11 grain sacks out of my wagon for leaving my team and wagon. J. A. Jones.” * * * Too Late to Classify “Scorn all except the perfect fathers when it comes to mar- riage.” Charlotte Perkins Gilman. * * * Also Too Late “For Sale—One first class tom cat.”—Lewiston, Mont., Demo- crat News. * * * Beware of B. M. (From the Valued Post) G. L.—What is the cause of gas on the stomach? lacUso...Opolbm bm bm bm bm bm bm. * * * Good Reporting “Thirty women employes were vaccinated, three on the arm.”— Kansas City Star. * * * Some Husband (Headline, Plainview Review) “Man and wife quarrel over soap while both are taking bath.” * * * This Is the Naked Truth (Headline New York Journal, May 23, 1922.) “Haven’t a shirt between us,” says Countess Zichy. * * * An Ohio Opportunity (From the Cleveland “News”) E. 82D, 2053—Better than good rooms, 1 twin bed; 1 single, every conv. Cedar 1115. * * * Unlooked For Candor (From the Sandusky “Star Journal”) ODD PIECES or sets of old Mrs. Spreng, Rieger Hotel.