Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 24, 1920 By: Various
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 24, 1920 is a collection of satirical and humorous pieces that provide a window into the culture and events of early 20th century England. The diverse array of cartoons, jokes, and articles offer an amusing and insightful look at the society of the time, poking fun at the political figures and social norms of the era. The writing is clever and witty, and the illustrations are detailed and engaging. Overall, this volume of Punch is a delightful read for those interested in history, humor, and British culture." First Page: Transcriber's note: The original has a number of inconsistent spellings and punctuation. Five corrections have been made for obvious typographical errors; these, as well as one doubtful spelling, have been noted individually in the text. All notes are surrounded by braces {}. Text in italics in the original is shown between underlines ; superscript (one instance in this book) is marked by a caret (^). PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI VOL. 159 NOVEMBER 24, 1920. CHARIVARIA. No sooner had the League of Nations met at Geneva than news came of the pending retirement of Mr. CHARLIE CHAPLIN. We never seem to be able to keep more than one Great Idea going at a time. "Have you read Mrs. Asquith's Book?" asks an evening paper advertisement. "What book?" may we ask. "In our generation," says Dean INGE, "there are no great men." It is said that Sir ERIC GEDDES will not take this lying down. Since the Gloomy Dean's address at Wigmore Hall it is suggested that the world should be sold to defray expenses while there is yet time. "What is wanted to day," says Mr. H. M. RIODEN, "is a Destruction of Pests Bill." "Jaded Householder" writes to say that when this becomes law anybody can have the name of his rate collector... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 24, 1920 By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 24, 1920 is a collection of satirical and humorous pieces that provide a window into the culture and events of early 20th century England. The diverse array of cartoons, jokes, and articles offer an amusing and insightful look at the society of the time, poking fun at the political figures and social norms of the era. The writing is clever and witty, and the illustrations are detailed and engaging. Overall, this volume of Punch is a delightful read for those interested in history, humor, and British culture."

First Page:

Transcriber's note:

The original has a number of inconsistent spellings and punctuation. Five corrections have been made for obvious typographical errors; these, as well as one doubtful spelling, have been noted individually in the text. All notes are surrounded by braces {}.

Text in italics in the original is shown between underlines ; superscript (one instance in this book) is marked by a caret (^).

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI

VOL. 159

NOVEMBER 24, 1920.

CHARIVARIA.

No sooner had the League of Nations met at Geneva than news came of the pending retirement of Mr. CHARLIE CHAPLIN. We never seem to be able to keep more than one Great Idea going at a time.

"Have you read Mrs. Asquith's Book?" asks an evening paper advertisement. "What book?" may we ask.

"In our generation," says Dean INGE, "there are no great men." It is said that Sir ERIC GEDDES will not take this lying down.

Since the Gloomy Dean's address at Wigmore Hall it is suggested that the world should be sold to defray expenses while there is yet time.

"What is wanted to day," says Mr. H. M. RIODEN, "is a Destruction of Pests Bill." "Jaded Householder" writes to say that when this becomes law anybody can have the name of his rate collector... Continue reading book >>

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