Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, December 1924 · page 30 of 71
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This page from *Captain Billy's Whiz Bang* contains several brief humorous items: **"Not Permissible"** is a joke about a church janitor who has caught couples using the church for private romantic encounters. The janitor's proud admission that he "had 'em out" suggests he aggressively evicts people, which the minister finds inappropriate. **"Some 'Take-Off'"** appears to reference a theft report from a Morrison, Louisiana newspaper about stolen clothing at a dance. **"Pa Jong Says"** makes a casual ethnic joke contrasting American and Chinese perspectives on the game Mah Jong. **"I know a music master"** is a humorous verse about "Old Bill Bailey" playing ukulele. **"Praising the Vermiform Appendix"** is a brief doctor-patient joke playing on medical terminology ("acute appendicitis" versus flattery). The magazine emphasizes bawdy humor, local crime reports, and ethnic jokes typical of 1920s American satirical publications.
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=[Captain Billy's Whiz Bang]= Not Permissible Minister (to newly appointed janitor)—"Do you notice if many people use the church for private devotions?" Janitor (proudly)—"Yes, sir; I caught two