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    Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914
    Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914
    Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914
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    Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914

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    Release dateNov 26, 2013
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      Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914 - Various Various

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      Title: Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, October 14, 1914

      Author: Various

      Release Date: March 19, 2009 [EBook #28360]

      Language: English

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      PUNCH,

      OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

      VOLUME 147.

      October 14, 1914.

      CHARIVARIA.

      Strong drinks have now been prohibited all over Russia, and it looks as if Germany is not the only country whose future lies on the water.

      Rumour has it that Germany is not too pleased with Austria's achievements in the War, and there has been in consequence not a little Potsdam-and-Perlmuttering between the two.

      When the Kaiser goes to places beyond the railway, we are told, he travels in a motor-car which, besides being accompanied by aides-de-camp and bodyguards, is also watched by special secret field police. We are glad to learn that every precaution is taken to prevent his escape.

      The Kaiser once desired to be known as The Peace King. His eldest son, to judge by his alleged burglarious exploits, now wishes to be known as the Charles Peace Prince.

      It is said that Major von Manteuffel, who superintended the destruction of Louvain, has been recalled. We presume he will have to explain why he left the Town Hall standing.

      We still have to go to Germany for news about our own country. The latest reliable report is to the effect that there is now serious friction between King George and Lord Kitchener, the former having become alarmed at the raising of Kitchener's Army. The War Minister, the King fears, is aiming at the throne, and it is now being recalled that Lord Kitchener, when a young man, was once told by a soothsayer, K stands for King.

      We learn from The Daily Call that, in proportion to the number of its inhabitants, Bâle is the richest city in Europe. The Swiss, we fancy, will scarcely thank our contemporary for drawing attention to this fact in view of the well-known cupidity of a certain neighbour of theirs.

      There is a proposal on foot to form a corps of Solicitors. By a pretty legal touch it is suggested that they might train between six and eight.

      The Daily News the other day, in describing the fortunate escape of a midshipman from the Cressy, told its readers that, when pulled out of the water, the cadet was not wearing a single garment. He was provided with clothes and eventually put on a British destroyer. While his choice of covering does credit to the young gentleman's spirit, we think he would have done better to put on the clothes.

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      A dear old lady who read about the theft of an Italian submarine last week writes to say that she hopes that the police are keeping an eye on our Dreadnoughts.

      Adsit omen!

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      You reduce the thing to Russia!

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      Books of To-day.

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