Captain Billy’s Whiz Bang (Vol. III, No. 32, April 1922) is an American magazine of wit, humor, and philosophy edited by W. H. Fawcett in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. The publication features editorial commentary, humor columns, social gossip, and poetry.
In the main editorial section, "Drippings from the Fawcett," the editor addresses the public scrutiny surrounding Hollywood following the murder of film director William Desmond Taylor. Defending the film colony against sweeping condemnations by reformers and actor Frank Mayo, the editor argues that Hollywood contains as many decent individuals as any other society. He notes that the public’s obsession with movie scandals stems from a deep-seated longing for romance and beauty. The editorial section also includes a humorous anecdote about a clever Navy mascot bear on the U.S.S. Niagara and reprints a popular poem titled "Naughty—But Nice."
The "Hollywood Flirtations" column provides contemporary gossip about various silent film stars. It documents Mabel Normand's frequent social outings with William D. Taylor shortly before his death, as well as her collection of engagement rings. The text notes May Collins’s rumored engagement to Charlie Chaplin, Bebe Daniels's denied romance with Jack Dempsey, and Edna Purviance’s engagement to Paul Hunter. Additionally, it highlights the reconciliation between Lucille Carlisle and Larry Semon, alongside divorce filings involving film figures F. Richard Jones, "Billie" Rhodes, and Ronald Goetz. The editor also announces that investigators will expand coverage to the artist colonies of Laguna Beach and La Jolla, which he characterizes as bohemian environments.
The remainder of the issue consists of short jokes, aphorisms, and reader interactions. A mock "Lodge Notice" details a meeting of the "Bootleggers’ Benevolent Association of America," reflecting the Prohibition era. The "Questions and Answers" section features comedic, tongue-in-cheek responses from Captain Billy to letters submitted by readers regarding romance, etiquette, health, and personal ambitions. The magazine concludes with brief comedic anecdotes, such as a Western jury story about a lynched defendant, a grocery store interaction involving a child, and various short puns and parodies.