Rag Rag : The Rag Rag Annual Magazine, 1925

University of Manchester Student Union

Rag Rag

<p style='text-align: justify;'>Volume 2 of the University of Manchester Rag Rag. Cover features a stylised Art Deco design of a jester dressed in green and black charming a snake with a sun peeking over battlements in the background. The suggested donation for the magazine was one shilling, the proceeds of which were donated to Manchester hospitals.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Features include ‘The Secret of a Cotton King’s secret’, a mystery story parody featuring a cotton magnate, and ‘Careers for Boys’, advice for pursuing the occupation of Cat Burglar. Please note that this edition contains offensive depictions of people of other races, including use of a strong racial slur.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>This volume’s comedic advertisements include Yapp’s Dyers and Cleaners, A. Franks opticians, Manchester Corporation Gas Department, Rusholme Theatre, The Gaiety theatre, John Hyslop outfitters, Allendale’s grocers, Collier and Stanley tailors, E. Brace and Son outfitters, Frank Clark cigarettes, Simpson and Dickens booksellers, J. T. Clarke stamp makers, The City Press Co. printers, Parkers’ Restaurant, the Empire Billiard Club, Briggs’ Photographic Stores, Spelman’s Table Waters, The City (Motor) Hood Co. car hoods, Waring’s Café, The Oxford Stores liquors and others.</p>