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Puck magazine cover - A tempting opportunity / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - A tempting opportunity / Keppler.

Print shows the British Lion attempting to put out the flames of a campfire labeled "South African War"; in the background are two figures labeled "Russia" and "France", holding large pincers, who are pondering... More

A lesson of the last strikes / J.S. Pughe.

A lesson of the last strikes / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a man labeled "Organized Labor" climbing the steps to a building labeled "Law, Prosperity, [and] Order", when a bomb labeled "Dynamite Argument" that explodes in his face. Illus. from Puck, v. 46, ... More

A young head on old shoulders / Keppler.

A young head on old shoulders / Keppler.

Print shows Puck tugging on the coattails of Theodore Roosevelt's coat, telling him to think before he speaks; Roosevelt is delivering a campaign speech from a platform. Caption: Puck Governor, don't forget t... More

Caricature, Our Don Quixote / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Our Don Quixote / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Print shows William Jennings Bryan as Don Quixote, riding the democratic donkey and carrying a broom labeled "Anti-Trust Guff" through a landscape of windmills labeled "Trust". Illus. from Puck, v. 46, no. 118... More

Puck magazine cover - Heeding history's warning / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - Heeding history's warning / Dalrymple.

Print shows Admiral George Dewey sitting on a chair amid newspaper headlines proclaiming "Dewey is the Man", "Daily Press. Dewey for President", and "For President George Dewey suggested by Yellow Journals"; th... More

Partners in t[he] bogie business / Keppler.

Partners in t[he] bogie business / Keppler.

Illustration showing two men, "Prof. Scarem" presenting his latest findings on microbes to a crowd of frightened onlookers, and "Dr. Fakem" selling the latest protection against microbes to a crowd of eager con... More

Puck magazine cover - The struggle for life / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - The struggle for life / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing "Teddy" Roosevelt, in his rough-rider uniform, being drawn to "Vice Presidential Waters" by four women labeled "North," "East," "South," [and] "West." Illus. in: Puck, v. 47, no. 1210 (190... More

Nobody else will do it / Dalrymple.

Nobody else will do it / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing two tramps dressed in cast-off and ill-fitting clothes discussing how to kill the "Trusts" through "Social Ostracism"; on the left is a well-dressed matronly woman wearing a robe labeled "T... More

Caricature, He can't see them / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, He can't see them / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon imag...

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan carrying a banner that states "16 to 1 will help you" and Adlai E. Stevenson carrying a banner that states "I ran with Cleveland, vote for me", standing in front of a g... More

Declined with thanks / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer

Declined with thanks / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer

Cartoon showing Uncle Sam as a large, fat man, anti-expansionists saying, "Here, take a dose of this anti-fat and get thin again!" Uncle Sam replies, "No, Sonny! I never did take any of that stuff, and I'm too... More

Caricature, The "fake" beggar / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The "fake" beggar / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan with a prosthesis labeled "Anti-Expansion" attached to the knee on his right leg, which is labeled "16 to 1" and walking with the aid of a wooden cane labeled "Populism... More

Fire protection wanted / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Fire protection wanted / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows the Democratic Party platform in flames with a donkey labeled "Democratic Party" rising from the flames as the mythological phoenix; eleven Democratic Party members have gathered around the f... More

A suggestion to the Buffalo Exposition; - Let us have a chamber of female horrors / Dalrymple.

A suggestion to the Buffalo Exposition; - Let us have a chamber of fem...

Illustration shows Uncle Sam and John Bull leading a group of world leaders walking in the center aisle between an exhibit of women suffragettes on pedestals; among the figures are "Mrs. Faith Healer," "Woman E... More

Pan-American / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Pan-American / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Columbia and another woman, possibly representing South America, riding side-saddle on a Buffalo to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

The crabbed millionaire's puzzle / J.S. Pughe.

The crabbed millionaire's puzzle / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows an old man labeled "Millionaire" sitting in a chair atop a pile of moneybags, bemoaning the fact that he now has little time to give away his money in a satisfactory manner; on the left are t... More

The old and the new / J.S. Pughe.

The old and the new / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan standing with the Democratic Donkey with bandages labeled "1896" and "1900"; they are watching David B. Hill, sporting a feather in his cap labeled "I'm a New Dem.", g... More

Superstition has always ruled the world / Ehrhart.

Superstition has always ruled the world / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a central figure of a wizard holding the strings to a wooden jumping toy shaped like a globe with a head, arms and legs; he is surrounded by vignettes with captions: "An early fake," "The Mil... More

The summer version of "Pay! Pay!! Pay!!!" / Dalrymple.

The summer version of "Pay! Pay!! Pay!!!" / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows a larger-than-life-sized African American man labeled "Head Waiter," standing at the entrance to the "Dining Room," receiving a tip from a well-to-do man standing at the head of a long line o... More

Another of our exports; - the American fortune / Ehrhart.

Another of our exports; - the American fortune / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows an "Absentee Millionaire" standing on land labeled "Europe" spraying money from a hose connected to an "American Hydrant source of income"; suggesting that wealthy Americans spend more money ... More

Caricature, Investors beware! / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Investors beware! / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon imag...

Illustration shows investors drowning in rough seas labeled "Wall Street," and "Speculation," and a tophat labeled "Ingenuous Investor" caught in a whirlpool labeled "Iron and Steel Trust." Illus. in: Puck, v.... More

The Reciprocity situation La situacion del asunto reciprocidad.

The Reciprocity situation La situacion del asunto reciprocidad.

Cartoon shows Cuban ambassador to the U.S. Gonzalo de Quesada standing in front of a blank sheet of paper and a bottle of ink. His arms are being tied behind his back by Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma who ... More

[Congressional puzzle: - find Cuba in the cartoon]

[Congressional puzzle: - find Cuba in the cartoon]

Cartoon shows a ticker tape machine labeled "Tariff Law 1897 Dutch Standard." On the right the head of the American Sugar Refining Company, Henry O. Havemeyer surrounded by three overstuffed bags labeled "Sugar... More

[The uplifting of Cuba] - Political cartoon, public domain image

[The uplifting of Cuba] - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cartoon shows Republican House Majority Leader Sereno Payne and Republican Congressmen Robert Morris, Francis Griffith Newlands, Henry Allen Cooper, and James Albertus Tawney pulling on a rope to lift a bucket ... More

[Why not wear brogans? Shoes are too small]

[Why not wear brogans? Shoes are too small]

Cartoon shows Republican House Majority Leader Sereno Payne standing on two documents, "Tariff Law 1897 [subsection mark] 209, 16 Dutch % reduction enrich sugar trust," and "Annexation policy, assist Cuba, do n... More

Commercial might versus divine right / Keppler.

Commercial might versus divine right / Keppler.

Illustration shows a huge J.P. Morgan carrying a cornucopia filled with railroads, ships, telegraph lines, and steel rails as examples of the broad range of industry he controls; as he strides forward, the Germ... More

Speculative / Gallaway.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Speculative / Gallaway.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration shows two young Irish women talking at a stand selling "Soda Water" next to a busy city street. Caption: Maggie He's going ter buy me an autermobile - dat's wat! / Katie An autermobile, eh? An' ... More

More rough riding / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

More rough riding / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as a "Rough Rider" carrying a pike labeled "Fearlessness" and riding an elephant labeled "Administration"; he has chased many men labeled "Dishonest Official" and... More

The new Dreibund / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The new Dreibund / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with John Bull and William II, Emperor of Germany, standing before Mars, the god of war, who is lying on the ground, asleep. Caption: "Sh-h-h! 'Let sleeping dogs lie.'" Illus. in: ... More

Regulars and irregulars-- but all arrayed against a common enemy / Keppler.

Regulars and irregulars-- but all arrayed against a common enemy / Kep...

Illustration shows New York Mayor Seth Low directing the bombardment of a Tammany Hall bunker flying a flag labeled "Tammany Graft"; several men, among them, Charles V. Fornes, pass shells labeled "Clean record... More

The vacant plate / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The vacant plate / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows the British Lion, the Russian Bear, a cat labeled Austria, and three dogs labeled "France, Italy, [and] Germany" gathered around a table for Thanksgiving dinner. The British Lion is holding a... More

Regulars and irregulars--but all arrayed against a common enemy--"That ammunition fits our gun only" / J. Ottmann Lith. Co., N.Y. ; Keppler.

Regulars and irregulars--but all arrayed against a common enemy--"That...

Tiger in fort with flag "Tammany graft" looking through telescope at Seth Low, who is commanding men as they load large gun "anti-Tammany", with bullets "clean record" "capable administration", and "just return... More

Between friends / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Between friends / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows an American yachtsman shaking hands with Sir Thomas Lipton, with the America's Cup between them. Caption: The American Sportsman If we can not keep both, we would rather lose the cup than l... More

The Phœnix of prosperity / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The Phœnix of prosperity / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a female figure labeled "Prosperity" holding a cornucopia labeled "Legitimate Business" overflowing with coins and papers labeled "Increased exports, Good crop reports, Higher wages, Larger R... More

Held up the wrong man / W. A. Rogers.

Held up the wrong man / W. A. Rogers.

Cartoon showing Colombia, as bandit, being throttled by Theodore Roosevelt, who is carrying millions of dollars "for a canal" as Uncle Sam stands behind them with a shovel in one hand and waves with the other.

Caricature, Flirtation / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Flirtation / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan escorting an old woman labeled "Dem. Party" on his right arm; coming up behind them is "A.B. Parker", well-dressed, wearing a top hat and overcoat. Illus. in: Puck, v.... More

Puck magazine cover - The age of prosperity / Gallaway.

Puck magazine cover - The age of prosperity / Gallaway.

Illustration shows two old farmers talking on the platform at a train station; they are concerned about farm boys leaving the farms for the city, as well as mortgages being held by banks outside the local commu... More

When the devil was sick, the devil a monk would be

When the devil was sick, the devil a monk would be

Newspaper clipping of cartoon showing a man labeled "Railroad Magnate", possibly J.P. Morgan, dressed as a monk, knocking on the door of "Doctor Roosevelt" at the White House. Cartoon refers to Roosevelts effor... More

Puck magazine cover - A revelation in revolutions / Kep.

Puck magazine cover - A revelation in revolutions / Kep.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with a bundle of papers labeled "Canal Plans" patting a diminutive man, wearing a hat labeled "Panama", on the shoulder. The man smiles broadly and is leaning on a large sword. Cana... More

Caricature, Left again / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Left again / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows an elderly woman labeled "Tariff Revision" angrily shaking her umbrella after being left standing on the railroad station platform as the "Republican Special" departs in a cloud of dust; two ... More

Uncle Sam's hallowe'en / Ehrhart., Political Cartoon

Uncle Sam's hallowe'en / Ehrhart., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon, with, at center, Uncle Sam looking into a mirror while descending a stairway in a hall, "Swallow" and "Watson" are standing in the hall, holding candles; in the vignette a... More

But you can't make him drink / Keppler.

But you can't make him drink / Keppler.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan, his hat falling to the ground and with one foot braced against a water trough, trying to pull a donkey labeled "Democracy" to the trough where the water is labeled "Br... More

"Take your choice, gentlemen" / Keppler., Political Cartoon

"Take your choice, gentlemen" / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Puck standing on a ballot box between President Theodore Roosevelt, who has one foot on the "Constitution", is waving a sword labeled "Militarism" in a threatening manner above his head, and ... More

A chance at last / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain image

A chance at last / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows Alton Parker, David Hill, John Williams, Arthur Groman, Richard Olney, and Grover Cleveland riding on a camel labeled "Reorganization" crossing the "Desert of Bryanism" with William Jennings ... More

Puck Thanksgiving 1904 / L.M. Glackens., Puck magazine cover

Puck Thanksgiving 1904 / L.M. Glackens., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows a young woman with a shotgun over her left shoulder and carrying a dead turkey. Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1447 (1904 November 23), cover. Copyright 1904 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Puck Magazine Illustration - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Puck Magazine Illustration - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A cartoon of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C. and... More

Spurring him on / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Spurring him on / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a well-dressed couple discussing the amount of money a jockey earned the previous racing season; the woman suggests that since her husband is much larger than the jockey, then he should be ab... More

Woodman, spare that tree, touch not a single bough. Funds would be scarce if we should "run amuck" -- just now / J.S. Pughe.

Woodman, spare that tree, touch not a single bough. Funds would be sca...

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt stopping Philander Chase Knox from cutting down a tree labeled "The Trusts" with an ax labeled "Anti-Trust Laws". A chip of wood labeled "Merger Decision" lies on... More

The sands of time / J.S. Pughe.

The sands of time / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Mars, the Roman god of war, waiting for the establishment of protocols and the Japanese occupation of "Korea" to be completed before the sands in an hourglass shift from "Peace" to "War"; "Ch... More

Putting the screws on him / Keppler.

Putting the screws on him / Keppler.

Illustration shows George B. Cortelyou turning a vice to squeeze money for Theodore Roosevelt's campaign from a bloated man labeled "The Trusts". Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1444 (1904 November 2), cover. Copy... More

Mr. Sisyphus Cortelyou rolling it up / Keppler.

Mr. Sisyphus Cortelyou rolling it up / Keppler.

Illustration shows George Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, as Sisyphus rolling a large boulder labeled "Majority for Roosevelt" up a steep hill. Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1437 (1904 ... More

His first bath / Keppler. - Public domain illuminated manuscript

His first bath / Keppler. - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Cartoon showing "Murphy" putting up sign "Democratic Convention St. Louis July 6th", as "McAdoo" and "McClellan" clean "corruption" and "graft" off of tiger. Illus. in: Puck, v. 55, no. 1418 (1904 May 4), cover... More

Puck's valentines / J.S. Pughe., Puck magazine cover

Puck's valentines / J.S. Pughe., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows at center a valentine card featuring President Theodore Roosevelt as cupid surrounded by other valentines featuring two European leaders (William II of Germany and Nicholas II of Russia), a p... More

Puck magazine cover - The official scapegoat / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - The official scapegoat / Keppler.

Illustration shows an unidentified man sitting in a chair in a cell at Sing Sing Prison, he has changed out of his prison uniform, into a business suit, and is doling out money by the scoop-ful in return for "B... More

A voice from the past / Frank A. Nankivell.

A voice from the past / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows the ghost of Louis XVI of France warning Nicholas II of Russia to not make a hasty decision regarding the imprisoned writer Maxim Gorky and to heed the "Petition" and impassioned pleas for hi... More

Mr. Orpheus of Boston / Kep. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Mr. Orpheus of Boston / Kep. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows Thomas W. Lawson, as Orpheus, playing a lyre while sitting beneath a tree on a hillside in a pastoral setting, in the foreground are William A. Rockefeller, James R. Keene, J. Edward Addicks,... More

After vacation - the discovery of the home / J.S.P.

After vacation - the discovery of the home / J.S.P.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon illustrating the comforts of domestic life at home with the central scene showing a man bathing in a bathtub. Illus. in: Puck, v. 58, no. 1489 (1905 September 13), centerf... More

Declaring a dividend / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Declaring a dividend / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a band of pirates on a beach, gathered around their booty of treasure chest and bags of gold coins. Among the pirates are John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Henry H. Rogers, He... More

Hoist, the friend of the comic people / L.M. Glackens.

Hoist, the friend of the comic people / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with panels from comic strips featuring Foxy Grandpa, Alphonse and Gaston, Happy Hooligan and the donkey Maud, Buster Brown, and the Katzenjammer Kids around a central pane... More

"Mon Dieu! Are there any more at home like you?" / J.S. Pughe.

"Mon Dieu! Are there any more at home like you?" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows rats Richard A. "McCurdy" and his son-in-law Louis A. "Thebaud" swimming ashore, rat James H. "Hyde" has already made it to shore labeled "France" where another rat, Judge "Andy Hamilton" is ... More

A tip to Fatima Ted / Kep. - Public domain dedication image

A tip to Fatima Ted / Kep. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows a gigantic figure of Bluebeard labeled "Protected Monopolies" holding a set of keys identified as the "Keys to Rate Regulation, Meat Inspection, Pure Food and Anti-Trust Laws"; he is speaking... More

In time of peace, prepare for vacation / Ehrhart.

In time of peace, prepare for vacation / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with a young man sitting with mannequin spouse labeled "Farmer's Daughter", looking at pictures in the "Family Album", surrounded by vignettes showing the man in training f... More

Puck magazine cover - The large-ical candidate / Zim.

Puck magazine cover - The large-ical candidate / Zim.

William Howard Taft standing at door of "the Presidency," holding paper from Justice Brewer recommending him for the Presidency, and saying, "I wonder if Justice Brewer was joking?" Illus. in: Judge, v. 51, 190... More

The latest thing in nightmares / J.S.P.

The latest thing in nightmares / J.S.P.

Illustration shows a frightened man lying in bed, pulling up a blanket labeled "The Senate"; he sees in the darkness the spectacles and toothy grin of President Theodore Roosevelt. There is a glowing lamp on a ... More

"The Panic" - Political cartoon, public domain image

"The Panic" - Political cartoon, public domain image

Political cartoon showing lava, "common honesty," erupting from mountain in background, and people fleeing with "secret rate schedules," "rebates," "stocks," and "frenzied accounts," in the foreground. Illus. i... More

The annual pleasantry / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The annual pleasantry / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a fourth of July celebration with a man standing on a large podium reading the "Declaration of Independence" while sandwiched between two large figures wearing robes and crowns labeled "Preda... More

Future occupations for Roosevelt / J.S. Pughe.

Future occupations for Roosevelt / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with Theodore Roosevelt, at center, as a rugged "Guide for City Sportsmen", with surrounding scenes showing Roosevelt as a teacher of "Natural History", an "Instructor in t... More

The professional bridegroom / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The professional bridegroom / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan as the groom, the "Best Man", both "Usher[s]", the "Bride's Pa", the "Maid of Honor", both bridesmaids, and the priest at a wedding ceremony where he is marrying "Miss ... More

The moths and the flame / Frank A. Nankivell.

The moths and the flame / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows a candlestick with flame labeled "Speed Madness" and speeding automobiles caught in the illumination with people falling out of the cars and the wreckage collecting in the basin of the candle... More

The haunted house / Art Young. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The haunted house / Art Young. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows an interior view of a boardroom where the appearance of a ghost labeled "Spirit of Honesty" has frightened the men conducting business there, who are labeled "Corporation Lawyer, Fake Promote... More

Over with the che-ild! / J.S. Pughe.

Over with the che-ild! / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a sled labeled "Wall Street" being pulled by a bull and a bear, racing through the snow on a winter night, being chased by a wolf with the face of Theodore Roosevelt; the driver, wearing a ha... More

"Well, for once they can't blame me" / J.S. Pughe.

"Well, for once they can't blame me" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows the Democratic donkey labeled "Democratic Party" sitting among papers that state "The Trusts are to Blame", "Harriman is to Blame", "Wall Street is to Blame", "High Finance is to Blame", "Roo... More

The charliebear / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The charliebear / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Charles W. Fairbanks as a teddy bear. Caption: Devised by the publicity department of the Fairbanks boom, to counteract the alarming popularity of the teddybear. Illus. in: Puck, v. 61, no. ... More

"Do it now" / J.S. Pughe. - Public domain dedication image

"Do it now" / J.S. Pughe. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows a man sitting in an ice house, wearing a fur coat and hat labeled "Ice Trust", writing "Owing to the mild winter, we regret to say that ice next summer will be dearer than ever." Illus. in: ... More

The war with Japan / L.M. Glackens.

The war with Japan / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt wearing military uniform with the Japanese Imperial seal on the hat, holding a rifle, and standing behind the "Park Row Earth Works", as two rolled-up newspapers labeled "S... More

The one best belle of the ball / L.M. Glackens.

The one best belle of the ball / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Joseph G. Cannon, Charles W. Fairbanks, and Thomas C. Platt wearing dresses for a ball; Roosevelt has selected Taft as the "best belle of the ball" or the... More

Puck Christmas 1908 / Gordon Grant., Puck magazine cover

Puck Christmas 1908 / Gordon Grant., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows a young woman sitting at her dressing table, holding up a mirror to admire her hair, as a maid arranges plant sprigs in her hair.

The leader of the minority / Keppler.

The leader of the minority / Keppler.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam trying to get the attention of Joseph G. Cannon who is talking with Joseph B. Foraker and Sereno E. Payne in the House chamber, as a large hand labeled "The Big Interests" wearing "... More

The seeds of socialism / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The seeds of socialism / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a gigantic boar wearing a crown with "$" and a shawl labeled "Plutocratic Greed" and holding the U.S. Capitol dome labeled "Special Privilege", inverted to form a bucket from which it is sowi... More

The rake's progress / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The rake's progress / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows a group of men identified as "Land Grafter, Politician, Special Privilege, Timber Grafter, Mineral Grafter, Public Utilities, Corporation Lawyer, [and] Tariff Grafter" sitting around a table ... More

"The winning of the West" / Will Crawford.

"The winning of the West" / Will Crawford.

Illustration shows William H. Taft on horseback during a tour of the American West where he is making a campaign stop to address a gathering of cowboys, farmers, lumberjacks, and businessmen. Taft's clothing an... More

Like stopping a pig in an alley The president seems to be having a hard time heading off the delegates coming his way  / / Bart.

Like stopping a pig in an alley The president seems to be having a har...

Newspaper clipping of cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt herding a pig "Delegate" into a pen labeled "The Taft Lot." Cartoon refers to Roosevelt's efforts to wrangle delegates for William Howard Taft in the 190... More

Rough on cats / Frank A. Nankivell.

Rough on cats / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt delivering a jolt of electric current through wires spelling "Presidential Message" to two cats labeled "House" and "Senate" asleep on a wall. Caption: Before and after th... More

"James" / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

"James" / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Joseph G. Cannon handing a shoe labeled "Stand Pat" to James S. Sherman who is shining shoes labeled "Conservatism, Reactionary, Special Privileges, [and] Vested Interests"; an unidentified m... More

The republican hare and the democratic tortoise / L.M. Glackens.

The republican hare and the democratic tortoise / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a turtle with the face of William Jennings Bryan and a rabbit with the face of William H. Taft in a race. Caption: The Tortoise If that chap only goes to sleep, I'll win out by a mile. Illu... More

'Twas Andy started the ball! - Drawing. Public domain image.

'Twas Andy started the ball! - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: New York Herald, Feb. 25, 1909.

In the coming era of socialism / Harry Grant Dart.

In the coming era of socialism / Harry Grant Dart.

Illustration shows police breaking up a demonstration by capitalists who are turning the tables on the socialists by demanding their rights. Also shows a capitalist rally in a "Fifth Avenue Dive", socialist thu... More

Like a Chinese play, it goes on forever / Frank A. Nankivell.

Like a Chinese play, it goes on forever / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows a Chinese play taking place on a small stage with Joseph G. Cannon and Nelson W. Aldrich offering two small doll-like figures labeled "Small Dealer" and "Consumer" to a dragon labeled "High P... More

The awakening / K. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The awakening / K. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows a "Middle West" farmer being awakened by Albert B. "Cummins" as a rooster while a man sneaks into the farmer's barn and is caught in the illumination of a lantern beam labeled "Tariff Greed".

Suburban hospitality / Albert Levering 1909., Political Cartoon

Suburban hospitality / Albert Levering 1909., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows the arrival of a guest at a suburban family's home on Christmas eve; the guest is welcomed, given a drink and a large meal where he carves the turkey, then after the children are put to bed, ... More

Puck magazine cover - Puck Christmas 1909 / Gordon Grant.

Puck magazine cover - Puck Christmas 1909 / Gordon Grant.

Illustration shows a Christmas present box filled with beautiful female faces. Illus. in: Puck, v. 66, no. 1709 (1909 December 1), cover. Copyright 1909 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Puck magazine cover - The easy umpire / Will Crawford.

Puck magazine cover - The easy umpire / Will Crawford.

Illustration shows a battered diminutive football player labeled "The Plain People" telling President Taft, as an umpire, that a player labeled "Aldrich" for the opposing team is playing a dirty game, breaking ... More

"Say, honest, is he really gone?" / L.M. Glackens.

"Say, honest, is he really gone?" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows many wild animals in a jungle setting, several wearing bandages, looking at a lone footprint in the sand, wondering if Theodore Roosevelt has finally departed, and they are safe from his big ... More

The return of the dove to the ark / K.

The return of the dove to the ark / K.

Illustration shows an ark labeled "Democratic Principles" aground in the receding waters of the flood near a landscape labeled "Republican Power"; the ark is full of democrats labeled "Wilson, Parker, Watterson... More

Mating time / Gordon Ross. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Mating time / Gordon Ross. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a young man and a young woman kissing and their reflection in the full moon in the background, also shows frogs, rabbits, birds, and mushrooms as couples, and two trees as silhouettes of a yo... More

Easter forecast - increasing cloudiness / Kep., Political Cartoon

Easter forecast - increasing cloudiness / Kep., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a man and a woman standing on a hilltop observing dark clouds composed of empty religious vestments, bunnies, and chicks drifting across the sky and partially obscuring a disk (the Eucharisti... More

The walls of Jericho / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The walls of Jericho / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows supporters of a "Square Tariff Deal", carried in an ark by "Folk, Clark, Gore, Harmon, [and] Beveridge", march on Jericho, blowing ram-horns labeled "The Voice of the People" causing the wall... More

Their only hope is rain - Political cartoon, public domain image

Their only hope is rain - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Pope Pius X and Cardinal Merry del Val attempting to put out a fire labeled "Revolt Against the Vatican throughout Southern Europe" with bellows labeled "Intolerance" and "Infallibility". Rai... More

George Woodward - If anybody should ask him / Keppler.

George Woodward - If anybody should ask him / Keppler.

Illustration shows President Taft as Alexander the Great accompanied by James S. Sherman, Sereno E. Payne, Nelson W. Aldrich, Joseph G. Cannon, and George W. Wickersham, standing before Uncle Sam, shown here as... More

And the prize is death / Albert Levering.

And the prize is death / Albert Levering.

Illustration shows a macabre figure of the Roman god Mercury labeled "Speed Mania" leading automobile drivers speeding along country roads in an automobile race; they are being cheered by crowds even while havi... More

The yellow press / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

The yellow press / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows William Randolph Hearst as a jester tossing newspapers with headlines such as "Appeals to Passion, Venom, Sensationalism, Attacks on Honest Officials, Strife, Distorted News, Personal Grievan... More

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