Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06 By: Various
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06" provides a snapshot of British humor and satire during the early 20th century. The collection of cartoons, essays, and jokes offers a witty commentary on current events, social issues, and popular culture of the time. The satirical tone of the publication is sharp, clever, and at times, biting. Readers interested in history, literature, and humor will find this volume to be an engaging and entertaining read. Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06" showcases the wit and insight that have made the publication a beloved institution in British culture. First Page: PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI VOL. 159 OCTOBER 6, 1920. CHARIVARIA. "Motorists," says a London magistrate, "cannot go about knocking people down and killing them every day." We agree. Once should be enough for the most grasping pedestrian. "A Kensington lady," we read, "has just engaged a parlourmaid who is only three feet seven inches in height." The shortage of servants is becoming most marked. A play called The Man Who Went to Work is shortly to be produced in the West End. It sounds like a farce. A police sergeant of Ealing is reported to have summoned six hundred motorists since March. There is some talk of his being presented with the illuminated addresses of another three hundred. All the recent photographs of Sir ERIC GEDDES show him with a very broad smile. "And I know who he's laughing at," writes a railway traveller. With reference to the Press controversy between Mr. H.G. WELLS and Mr. HENRY ARTHUR JONES, we understand that they have decided to shake hands and be enemies. "In New Zealand," says a weekly paper, "there is a daisy which is often mistaken for a sheep by the shepherds." This is the sort of statement that the Prohibitionist likes to make a note of... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06 By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06" provides a snapshot of British humor and satire during the early 20th century. The collection of cartoons, essays, and jokes offers a witty commentary on current events, social issues, and popular culture of the time. The satirical tone of the publication is sharp, clever, and at times, biting. Readers interested in history, literature, and humor will find this volume to be an engaging and entertaining read. Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-10-06" showcases the wit and insight that have made the publication a beloved institution in British culture.

First Page:

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI

VOL. 159

OCTOBER 6, 1920.

CHARIVARIA.

"Motorists," says a London magistrate, "cannot go about knocking people down and killing them every day." We agree. Once should be enough for the most grasping pedestrian.

"A Kensington lady," we read, "has just engaged a parlourmaid who is only three feet seven inches in height." The shortage of servants is becoming most marked.

A play called The Man Who Went to Work is shortly to be produced in the West End. It sounds like a farce.

A police sergeant of Ealing is reported to have summoned six hundred motorists since March. There is some talk of his being presented with the illuminated addresses of another three hundred.

All the recent photographs of Sir ERIC GEDDES show him with a very broad smile. "And I know who he's laughing at," writes a railway traveller.

With reference to the Press controversy between Mr. H.G. WELLS and Mr. HENRY ARTHUR JONES, we understand that they have decided to shake hands and be enemies.

"In New Zealand," says a weekly paper, "there is a daisy which is often mistaken for a sheep by the shepherds." This is the sort of statement that the Prohibitionist likes to make a note of... Continue reading book >>

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