1921. You'll note the background has wacky trees and signs. This never got out of hand, as it did with Salesman Sam or Smoky Stover.
Why, this strip was almost restrained.
Then he'll be hours late, because he'll be drunk! No that's not it. He'll talk your ear off. Either way, the concussion produces no more than a slight leap and minimal hat displacement.
"Try this on your piano" was a catch phrase, possibly refering to doing something naughty like smooching.
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