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"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 17, 1917" is a collection of witty and satirical pieces that provide a window into the social and political climate of early 20th century Britain. The contributors offer insight into the events and issues of the time with a clever and humorous touch that still resonates today. From cartoons to essays, this volume showcases a range of writing styles and perspectives, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in history or British humor. Overall, this edition of Punch is a delightful and entertaining snapshot of a bygone era.

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PUNCH,

OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 152.

January 17, 1917.

CHARIVARIA.

"Time to deal finally with Tino," announced an evening paper last week, thereby doing a great deal to allay a disquieting impression that the matter was to be left to eternity.

"KING CONSTANTINE," says the Berliner Tageblatt , "has as much right to be heard as a common criminal." We agree, though few of his friends have put it quite so bluntly.

The Lokalanzeiger devotes three columns of a recent issue to the advantages of the British blockade as a compulsory refiner of the German figure. A still more desirable feature of it, which the Lokalanzeiger omits to draw attention to, is its efficacy in reducing the German swelled head.

We know of no finer example of the humility of true greatness than the KAISER'S decision to allow the War to continue.

A Berlin newspaper says that after the coronation of the EMPEROR KARL at Budapest one of the jewels was missed from the Crown. Fortunately for the relations between the two Empires, the German CROWN PRINCE is in a position to prove an alibi .

To facilitate the delivery of milk, a certain Dairymen's Association has suggested to the Food Controller that they should have recourse to a pool... Continue reading book >>


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