Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2. No. 13, October, 1920

Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2. No. 13, October, 1920

by W. H. Fawcett

Captain Billy's Whiz Bang was a monthly humor magazine published by Fawcett Publications from 1919 to 1942. It was one of the most popular humor magazines of its time, and featured a mix of jokes, short stories, cartoons, and celebrity interviews. The magazine was named after its editor, Captain Billy Fawcett, who was a well-known humorist and publisher. Captain Billy's Whiz Bang was a major influence on the development of American humor, and its legacy continues to this day.

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W. H. Fawcett

United States

W. H. Fawcett (April 29, 1885 – February 7, 1940) was an American magazine publisher and sports shooter. He is best known for founding Fawcett Publications, which published a number of popular magazin...

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