Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-11-03 By: Various
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-11-03" is a delightful collection of satirical cartoons, humorous essays, and witty commentary that captures the essence of British culture in the early 20th century. The illustrations are clever and engaging, offering a unique perspective on the social and political issues of the time. The writing is sharp and insightful, providing readers with a witty and entertaining insight into the world of 1920s London. Overall, this volume of Punch is a charming and amusing read that is sure to entertain and enlighten readers of all ages. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 159. November 3rd, 1920. CHARIVARIA. "After all," asks a writer, "why shouldn't Ireland have a Parliament, like England?" Quite frankly we do not like this idea of retaliation while more humane methods are still unexplored. "The miners' strike," says a music hall journal, "has given one song writer the idea for a ragtime song." It is only fair to say that Mr. SMILLIE had no idea that his innocent little manoeuvre would lead to this. The Admiralty does not propose to publish an official account of the Battle of Jutland. Indeed the impression is gaining ground that this battle will have to be cancelled. We are asked to deny that, following upon the publication of Mirrors of Downing Street , by "A Gentleman with a Duster," Lord KENYON is about to dedicate to Sir CLAUDE CHAMPION DE CRESPIGNY a book entitled A Peer with a Knuckle Duster . "Mr. Lloyd George seems to have had his hair 'bobbed' recently," says a gossip writer in a Sunday paper. Mr. HODGES still sticks to the impression that it was really two bobbed. "Cigars discovered in the possession of Edward Fischer, in New York," says a news item, "were found to contain only tobacco." Very rarely do we come across a case like that in England... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-11-03 By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-11-03" is a delightful collection of satirical cartoons, humorous essays, and witty commentary that captures the essence of British culture in the early 20th century. The illustrations are clever and engaging, offering a unique perspective on the social and political issues of the time. The writing is sharp and insightful, providing readers with a witty and entertaining insight into the world of 1920s London. Overall, this volume of Punch is a charming and amusing read that is sure to entertain and enlighten readers of all ages.

First Page:

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 159.

November 3rd, 1920.

CHARIVARIA.

"After all," asks a writer, "why shouldn't Ireland have a Parliament, like England?" Quite frankly we do not like this idea of retaliation while more humane methods are still unexplored.

"The miners' strike," says a music hall journal, "has given one song writer the idea for a ragtime song." It is only fair to say that Mr. SMILLIE had no idea that his innocent little manoeuvre would lead to this.

The Admiralty does not propose to publish an official account of the Battle of Jutland. Indeed the impression is gaining ground that this battle will have to be cancelled.

We are asked to deny that, following upon the publication of Mirrors of Downing Street , by "A Gentleman with a Duster," Lord KENYON is about to dedicate to Sir CLAUDE CHAMPION DE CRESPIGNY a book entitled A Peer with a Knuckle Duster .

"Mr. Lloyd George seems to have had his hair 'bobbed' recently," says a gossip writer in a Sunday paper. Mr. HODGES still sticks to the impression that it was really two bobbed.

"Cigars discovered in the possession of Edward Fischer, in New York," says a news item, "were found to contain only tobacco." Very rarely do we come across a case like that in England... Continue reading book >>

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