Fragmented satirical mosaic on war leaders and media
A collage of sharp lines and quotes targets European dictators, leaders like De Gaulle, Mussolini, and entities like the Monroe Doctrine, mixing humor with political critique. It blends verse and prose, referencing headlines, cartoons, and public notices about war, defense, and imperial promises.
Broadway Bystander notes and satirical columns from The Living Age
A collage of editorial snippets and humorous quips about Benito Mussolini and fascism, Metaxas in Greece, and cultural commentaries from Dorothy Thompson, Walter Lippmann, and others. Includes jokes, quotes, and fleeting anecdotes about wartime propaganda and public figures.
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Broadway
Arturo Bocchini
Italy
Secret Police
Old Baldy
Philippe Hatencourt
Benito
Frederick Lonsdale
Ben Bernie
Ralsi
Nana
Richard Walther Darre
Poland
France
Johannes Steel
Ethiopia
Laval
Dorothy Thompson
Walter Lippmann
Mark Sullivan
Labor Party
Bolo Press
Hiller
Greece
Lth Reds
High Command
Metaxas
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Silk" Fowler
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Rube Goldberg
Mister Borg
Dianne
Mister Boggle
PLL Press Stfon
Huntley
Howdy
Miss Sally
3. C. M. Payne
Udiont
Wee
J. Millar Watt
Aetodi
Perleys
Woman's Club
Fred Perley
Tam
Germany
Berlin
General de Gaulle
Tommy Harmon
The
Michigan Limited
H. L. Mencken
Hermit
John Garfield
Pix
I. J. Fox
London Board of Trade
Britain
Louise Shaw
Kaiser Wilhelm
Whitestone Bridge
New York
Mussolini
Tonawanda
Peter Doctor
Indias
Richard Armour
Ellen Glasgow
Mayor LaGuardia
H. Walpole
Lewis Milestone
Robert Quillen
Anon
J. Mahler
Benjamin Franklin
Maude Adams
Peter Pan
Roney Plaza
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