Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CL, April 26, 1916 By: Various
"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CL, April 26, 1916" is a satirical magazine that provides a humorous and clever commentary on various current events of its time. The collection of cartoons, jokes, and articles in this volume offers a glimpse into the political and social issues of the day, with a sharp wit that cuts through the hypocrisy and absurdity of the world. The illustrations are particularly striking, with detailed and expressive drawings that bring the comedic elements to life. The writing is witty and clever, delivering sharp critiques with a light touch that keeps the reader engaged and entertained. Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CL, April 26, 1916" is a delightful and insightful read that offers a unique perspective on the events of its time. Fans of political satire and humor will undoubtedly enjoy this collection of works from various talented contributors. First Page: TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES 1. Passages in italics are surrounded by underscores . 2. Images have been moved from the middle of a paragraph to the closest paragraph break. 3. The word manoeuvre uses an oe ligature in the original. 4. Printer's inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, hyphenation, and ligature usage have been retained. PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI. VOL. CL. APRIL 26, 1916. CHARIVARIA. GENERAL VILLA, in pursuit of whom a United States army has already penetrated four hundred miles into Mexico, is alleged to have died. It is not considered likely, however, that he will escape as easily as all that. "Germans net the Sound," says a recent issue of a contemporary. We don't know what profit they will get out of it, but we ourselves in these hard times are only too glad to net anything. Bags of coffee taken from a Norwegian steamer and destined for German consumption have been found to contain rubber. Once more the immeasurable superiority of the German chemist as a deviser of synthetic substitutes for ordinary household commodities is clearly illustrated. What a contrast to our own scientists, whose use of this most valuable food substitute has never gone far beyond an occasional fowl or beefsteak. It has been suggested that in honour of the tercentenary of SHAKSPEARE'S birth Barclay's brewery should be replaced by a new theatre, a replica of the old Globe Theatre, whose site it is supposed to occupy; and Mr... Continue reading book >>

Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CL, April 26, 1916 By: Various

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CL, April 26, 1916" is a satirical magazine that provides a humorous and clever commentary on various current events of its time. The collection of cartoons, jokes, and articles in this volume offers a glimpse into the political and social issues of the day, with a sharp wit that cuts through the hypocrisy and absurdity of the world.

The illustrations are particularly striking, with detailed and expressive drawings that bring the comedic elements to life. The writing is witty and clever, delivering sharp critiques with a light touch that keeps the reader engaged and entertained.

Overall, "Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CL, April 26, 1916" is a delightful and insightful read that offers a unique perspective on the events of its time. Fans of political satire and humor will undoubtedly enjoy this collection of works from various talented contributors.

First Page:

TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES

1. Passages in italics are surrounded by underscores .

2. Images have been moved from the middle of a paragraph to the closest paragraph break.

3. The word manoeuvre uses an oe ligature in the original.

4. Printer's inconsistencies in spelling, punctuation, hyphenation, and ligature usage have been retained.

PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

VOL. CL.

APRIL 26, 1916.

CHARIVARIA.

GENERAL VILLA, in pursuit of whom a United States army has already penetrated four hundred miles into Mexico, is alleged to have died. It is not considered likely, however, that he will escape as easily as all that.

"Germans net the Sound," says a recent issue of a contemporary. We don't know what profit they will get out of it, but we ourselves in these hard times are only too glad to net anything.

Bags of coffee taken from a Norwegian steamer and destined for German consumption have been found to contain rubber. Once more the immeasurable superiority of the German chemist as a deviser of synthetic substitutes for ordinary household commodities is clearly illustrated. What a contrast to our own scientists, whose use of this most valuable food substitute has never gone far beyond an occasional fowl or beefsteak.

It has been suggested that in honour of the tercentenary of SHAKSPEARE'S birth Barclay's brewery should be replaced by a new theatre, a replica of the old Globe Theatre, whose site it is supposed to occupy; and Mr... Continue reading book >>

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