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The article discusses the appearances as caricatures of William Frederick Cody nicknamed "Buffalo Bill" in the British short-lived satirical magazine "Moonshine" from April to November 1887. Several of the drawings used his image to satirize Gladstone or the G.O.M., the opposition Liberal Party leader or to embody the American influence being opposed. However, it is stated that the May 21 issue reflected the great impact that Cody and his Wild West persona had on Great Britain in 1887.

An introduction is presented in which editor discusses several articles within the issue on topics including nature of female comedians in British hall, spectatorship of films, and lightning cartoon acts in music halls of Britain.