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Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 29, 1914   By:

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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 29, 1914" is a delightful collection of satirical cartoons and humorous articles that provide a glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of early 20th century Britain. The illustrations are clever and witty, poking fun at various aspects of society with a sharp eye for detail. The writing is equally sharp and entertaining, offering a witty commentary on the absurdities of the time. Overall, this volume of Punch offers a fascinating window into the past, and provides a humorous and enlightening look at the world of 1914.

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PUNCH,

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 146.

APRIL 29, 1914.

CHARIVARIA.

CAPTAIN FORT, a French army airman from Chalons, flew over the German frontier, last week, by mistake, and alighted in Lorraine, but flew back again before the German police arrived. We think he should have waited. It is just little discourtesies such as this that accentuate ill feeling between nations.

Mr. H. W. THORNTON, the new American manager of the Great Eastern Railway, says that his ideal is to satisfy the public. This disposes of the absurd rumour that his appointment was made in the interests of the shareholders.

JACK JOHNSON, the pugilist, is about to become naturalized as a French subject. Frankly, America has brought this on herself.

It is possible, by the way, that the knowledge that America could not rely on JACK JOHNSON stiffened President HUERTA'S back.

In at least one of our colonies the War Minister is designated "Minister for Defence." This would surely be a more than apt title for Mr. ASQUITH, who has been doing yeoman work of this kind on behalf of his peccant colleagues.

Some idea of the confusion which reigned at the fight between BLAKE and BORRELL may be gathered from the following paragraph in The Liverpool Daily Post :

"Blake, who was the taller, at once led the £500 aside, and both men to deposit a further close quarters, and they indulged in in fighting up to the close of the round... Continue reading book >>


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