Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917 By: Various
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917 is a delightful collection of satirical articles, cartoons, and humorous commentary from the early 20th century. The publication offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of the time, providing insight into the attitudes and perspectives of the era. The articles are sharp-witted and clever, offering a mix of clever wordplay and biting social commentary. The cartoons are equally entertaining, capturing the absurdities of daily life with a whimsical flair. Readers will find themselves chuckling at the absurdity of some of the topics tackled in this volume, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the historical context in which they were written. Overall, Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917 is a must-read for anyone interested in satirical humor, British history, or simply looking for a good laugh. The publication remains a timeless classic that continues to entertain and amuse readers over a century after its original publication. First Page: VOL. 153, AUG. 22, 1917 PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. 153. AUGUST 22, 1917. [Illustration: A POULTRY FANCIER, HEARING THAT DEFENCES AT THE FRONT ARE SOMETIMES DISGUISED AS HEN HOUSES, DETERMINED TO REVERSE THE PROCESS. BEING A BIT OF AN ARTIST HE DISGUISED HIS HEN HOUSE BY GIVING IT A WARLIKE APPEARANCE. THE ENEMY WAS STRICKEN WITH PANIC.] CHARIVARIA. Eighty eight policemen were bitten by dogs in 1913, but only forty four in 1915, says The Daily Mail , and quotes a policeman as saying that "dogs are not half so vicious as they used to be." The true explanation is that policemen no longer taste as good as in the old rabbit pie days. Recent heavy rain and the absence of sunshine have, it is stated, caused corn in Essex to sprout in the ear. This idea of portable allotments is appealing very strongly to busy City men. Feeling about the Stockholm Conference is changing a little, and several people suggest that Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD might be sent as a reprisal. Sixty seven children were recently lost on one day at New Brighton. The fact that they were all restored to their parents before nightfall speaks well for the honesty of the general public. The German authorities have further restricted the foods to be supplied to dogs, and German scientists are now trying to grow dachshunds with a shorter span... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917 By: Various

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917 is a delightful collection of satirical articles, cartoons, and humorous commentary from the early 20th century. The publication offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of the time, providing insight into the attitudes and perspectives of the era.

The articles are sharp-witted and clever, offering a mix of clever wordplay and biting social commentary. The cartoons are equally entertaining, capturing the absurdities of daily life with a whimsical flair. Readers will find themselves chuckling at the absurdity of some of the topics tackled in this volume, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the historical context in which they were written.

Overall, Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 22, 1917 is a must-read for anyone interested in satirical humor, British history, or simply looking for a good laugh. The publication remains a timeless classic that continues to entertain and amuse readers over a century after its original publication.

First Page:

VOL. 153, AUG. 22, 1917 PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. 153.

AUGUST 22, 1917.

[Illustration: A POULTRY FANCIER, HEARING THAT DEFENCES AT THE FRONT ARE SOMETIMES DISGUISED AS HEN HOUSES, DETERMINED TO REVERSE THE PROCESS. BEING A BIT OF AN ARTIST HE DISGUISED HIS HEN HOUSE BY GIVING IT A WARLIKE APPEARANCE. THE ENEMY WAS STRICKEN WITH PANIC.]

CHARIVARIA.

Eighty eight policemen were bitten by dogs in 1913, but only forty four in 1915, says The Daily Mail , and quotes a policeman as saying that "dogs are not half so vicious as they used to be." The true explanation is that policemen no longer taste as good as in the old rabbit pie days.

Recent heavy rain and the absence of sunshine have, it is stated, caused corn in Essex to sprout in the ear. This idea of portable allotments is appealing very strongly to busy City men.

Feeling about the Stockholm Conference is changing a little, and several people suggest that Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD might be sent as a reprisal.

Sixty seven children were recently lost on one day at New Brighton. The fact that they were all restored to their parents before nightfall speaks well for the honesty of the general public.

The German authorities have further restricted the foods to be supplied to dogs, and German scientists are now trying to grow dachshunds with a shorter span... Continue reading book >>

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