Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01 By: Various
In "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01," Various delivers a delightful collection of satirical and humorous sketches that offer a glimpse into the social, political, and cultural climate of early 20th century Britain. The witty commentary, sharp caricatures, and clever wordplay make for a thoroughly entertaining read that is both thought-provoking and amusing. Fans of political satire and British humor will surely appreciate the wit and charm found within the pages of this volume. Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01," is a charming and insightful look at the world of the past, brought to life through the pages of one of Britain's most iconic satirical magazines. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 159. September 1st, 1920. CHARIVARIA. A Newcastle miner who was stated to be earning a pound a day has been fined ten pounds for neglecting his children. The idea of waiting till September 20th and letting Mr. SMILLIE neglect them does not seem to have occurred to him. "Beyond gardening," says a gossip writer, "Mr. SMILLIE has few hobbies." At the same time there is no doubt he is busy getting together a fine collection of strikes. It is said that AMUNDSEN will not return to civilisation this year. If he was thinking of Ireland he isn't missing any civilisation worth mentioning. "The POET LAUREATE," says a weekly paper, "has not written an ode to British weather." So that can't be the cause of it. A Wolverhampton man weighing seventeen stone, in charging another with assault, said he heard somebody laughing at him, so he looked round. A man of that weight naturally would. "There is work for everybody who likes to work," says Mr. N. GRATTAN DOYLE, M.P. It is this tactless way of rubbing it in which annoys so many people. A contemporary has a letter from a correspondent who signs himself "Tube Traveller of Twenty Years' Standing." Somebody ought to offer the poor fellow a seat... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01 By: Various

In "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01," Various delivers a delightful collection of satirical and humorous sketches that offer a glimpse into the social, political, and cultural climate of early 20th century Britain. The witty commentary, sharp caricatures, and clever wordplay make for a thoroughly entertaining read that is both thought-provoking and amusing. Fans of political satire and British humor will surely appreciate the wit and charm found within the pages of this volume. Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01," is a charming and insightful look at the world of the past, brought to life through the pages of one of Britain's most iconic satirical magazines.

First Page:

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 159.

September 1st, 1920.

CHARIVARIA.

A Newcastle miner who was stated to be earning a pound a day has been fined ten pounds for neglecting his children. The idea of waiting till September 20th and letting Mr. SMILLIE neglect them does not seem to have occurred to him.

"Beyond gardening," says a gossip writer, "Mr. SMILLIE has few hobbies." At the same time there is no doubt he is busy getting together a fine collection of strikes.

It is said that AMUNDSEN will not return to civilisation this year. If he was thinking of Ireland he isn't missing any civilisation worth mentioning.

"The POET LAUREATE," says a weekly paper, "has not written an ode to British weather." So that can't be the cause of it.

A Wolverhampton man weighing seventeen stone, in charging another with assault, said he heard somebody laughing at him, so he looked round. A man of that weight naturally would.

"There is work for everybody who likes to work," says Mr. N. GRATTAN DOYLE, M.P. It is this tactless way of rubbing it in which annoys so many people.

A contemporary has a letter from a correspondent who signs himself "Tube Traveller of Twenty Years' Standing." Somebody ought to offer the poor fellow a seat... Continue reading book >>

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