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Puck was the first successful U.S. humor and colorful cartoons magazine, caricatures and political satire published from 1871 and 1918Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1872
The pig has the pull / Gillam. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Puck was founded by Austrian-born cartoonist Joseph Keppler and his partners as a German-language publication in 1876. Puck’s first English-language edition in 1877. The magazine name came from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream: “What fools these mortals be!”
Puck used lithography instead of wood engraving and offered three cartoons vs. one of competitors. The cartoons were initially printed in black and white, but soon it changed into full, eye-catching color. Within a few years, Judge supplanted Puck as the leading humor magazine.
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Caricature, A flirtation / L.M. Glackens., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A flirtation / L.M. Glackens., public domain cartoon image

Illustration showing Britannia wearing a robe decorated with shamrocks, an armor breastplate, helmet, and with a large sword at her side, wooing an Irish man sitting in a chair. Caption: Britannia I love you ... More

Letting his light shine / J.S. Pughe.

Letting his light shine / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration showing George F. Hoar standing, full-length, wearing a child's nightgown, holding up in his right hand a candle labeled "Twaddle" and clutching a wooden doll labeled "Philippine Question." Illus.... More

Caricature, Americans abroad / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Americans abroad / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a man labeled "American Food Products" and laden with agricultural produce welcoming a man labeled "American Manufactures" laden with industrial products to Europe. Caption: "Welcome to Euro... More

Father Knickerbocker's fight for a sensible Sunday law / J.S. Pughe.

Father Knickerbocker's fight for a sensible Sunday law / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Father Knickerbocker, a symbolic figure for New York City, wearing boxing gloves labeled "Tolerance" and "Common Sense", in a boxing ring, standing over the knocked-out "Tammany" Tiger and fa... More

Puck magazine cover - The endless search / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - The endless search / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows an old man reaching for a bottle of "Glycero-Phosphate of Sodium," a patent medicine that apparently restores youthfulness to aged people. The spirit of Juan Ponce de León stands in the backg... More

Puck magazine cover - Puck Christmas 1901

Puck magazine cover - Puck Christmas 1901

Illustration shows Santa Claus with a pack full of toys and two children and an infant; they have chosen books "The works of Tolstoi", "Montaigne's Essays", and "Microscopic Analysis, vol. IV" rather than toys ... More

Caricature, As to China / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, As to China / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam, John Bull, and "Japan" as dogs standing in an open doorway, the door labeled "China Trade". Caption: The way to keep the door open is not to let it be closed. Illus. in: Puck, v. ... More

Caricature, A dismal outlook / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A dismal outlook / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a prim elderly woman admonishing a tramp lying on the ground next to a dirt road on the outskirts of a rural community. Caption: Mrs. Stern Why don't you brace up and be a man and take the ... More

Old king coal's crown in danger / J.S. Pughe.

Old king coal's crown in danger / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a dejected coal sculpture of a royal figure labeled "Old King Coal" wearing robes and a crown which he holds onto his head; in the background are facturies burning oil for fuel and spewing th... More

Puck magazine cover - Uncle Sam's valentines / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - Uncle Sam's valentines / Keppler.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam sitting in a chair with three putti handing him valentine cards that state "Assistance and Sympathy during the Spanish-American War"; the cards have come from "England", "Germany", ... More

At the turn of the year / Keppler.

At the turn of the year / Keppler.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing on steps, holding a large folder labeled "Root's Portfolio" containing papers labeled "Army War College, Insular Policy, Modernized Military, Coast Defenses, [and] General ... More

Puck magazine cover - "Due process of law" / Ehrhart.

Puck magazine cover - "Due process of law" / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows Justice, wearing a crown labeled "Law" and carrying a sword and scales, riding on the back of a snail, climbing a steep hill strewn with bolders labeled "Certificate of reasonable doubt, Appe... More

Caricature, The alllies / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The alllies / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a large bear wearing a crown labeled "Russia" clutching a diminutive Emile Loubet labeled "France" as an explosion sends clouds of smoke labeled "Balkan Trouble" billowing skyward. Loubet is ... More

Puck magazine cover - A specialist's opinion / Ehrhart.

Puck magazine cover - A specialist's opinion / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows Thomas Lipton checking the pulse of a animated feminine America's Cup. Caption: Dr. Lipton Your Condition, of course, is not alarming; but a trip abroad would do you a world of good. Illus... More

"I wonder if it's loaded!" / J.S. Pughe.

"I wonder if it's loaded!" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows an elephant labeled G.O.P. holding a double-barrel shotgun in its trunk, pointed toward itself, the rifle is labeled "Trust Issue Tariff Reform" and "1904". Illus. in: Puck, v. 53, no. 1366 ... More

Puck magazine cover - The June proposition / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - The June proposition / Keppler.

Illustration shows a college student, wearing cap and gown for graduation, offering to take the world off the shoulders of Atlas. Caption: Class of '05 I'll relieve you of that now, Atlas, old man. Illus. in:... More

The gospel according to "St. John" / Keppler.

The gospel according to "St. John" / Keppler.

Illustration shows John D. Rockefeller holding a bag labeled "Foreign $ Missions" close to his side, sitting on millstones labeled "Standard Oil Millstone" grinding or squeezing money from people caught between... More

Puck's inventions / Ehrhart. - coin, public domain photograph

Puck's inventions / Ehrhart. - coin, public domain photograph

Illustration shows John D. Rockefeller standing on a ladder, dumping coins into a "Patent Disinfector" as a member of the clergy opens a slot and coins pour into a bucket labeled "Purified Cash for Missions". A... More

Puck magazine cover - Discharged as cured / Albert Levering.

Puck magazine cover - Discharged as cured / Albert Levering.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Consumer" walking with crutches labeled "Free Oil" and "Free Hides", and heavily wrapped with bandages labeled "Free Valerianic, Free Cerium, Free Acorns, Gambier, Fossils, Fre... More

"Am I about right?" / Bert Green.

"Am I about right?" / Bert Green.

Illustration shows a beautiful young woman holding a mirror, sitting on the floor next to containers of cosmetics. Illus. in: Puck, v. 70, no. 1804 (1911 September 27), cover. Copyright 1911 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Caricature, Sulzer on the side, public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Sulzer on the side, public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a large hand labeled "The Public" depressing a lever on a large bottle labeled "Sulzer" in which the face of William Sulzer appears; a stream of seltzer water labeled "Direct Primaries" splas... More

Keeping account / F. Opper. - Public domain dedication image

Keeping account / F. Opper. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam preparing a list of places in China where "Americans [have been] killed by Chinese" and a Chinese man preparing a list of places in America where "Chinese [have been] killed by Amer... More

A.D. 1915 - with Puck's apologies to the "coming woman" / F. Opper.

A.D. 1915 - with Puck's apologies to the "coming woman" / F. Opper.

Print shows a shabbily dressed woman addressing a man who is wearing an apron, holding an infant, and standing at the front door of his home; in the background, a dog with it's tail between it's legs, enters a ... More

A rational law, or - Tammany / C.J. Taylor.

A rational law, or - Tammany / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows an owner of wine and beer store putting up sign that states "As long as it is the law it shall be enforced, Theo. Roosevelt", and man representing Tammany Hall implies that if Tammany men were runni... More

An uneven game / Zimmerman. - Victorian era public domain image

An uneven game / Zimmerman. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows William E. Gladstone standing on the balcony of a building where the windows are labeled "Pride, Prestige, Supremacy in India, Commerce, British Empire, [and] Control of the Afgan Frontier" (... More

Caricature, That settles it! / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, That settles it! / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Print shows President Cleveland holding a cat by the tail, it has ribbons labeled "Bland Seignorage Silver Bill"; Cleveland has used the ribbons to tie a rock labeled "Veto" to the cat, which he drops over a cliff.

Caricature, He couldn't read / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, He couldn't read / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon imag...

Print shows a mule and the wreckage of a wagon by the side of railroad tracks and an old man labeled "Silverite" hanging from a sign that states "Danger! Look Out for Sound Money Locomotive"; a train rumbles of... More

Back to back in a hard storm / Dalrymple.

Back to back in a hard storm / Dalrymple.

Print shows Thomas C. Platt, on the right, kneeling on a small mound, praying, as a bolt of lightning labeled "Citizens Union" strikes at his feet from a storm cloud showing the face of Seth Low; he is back to ... More

Puck magazine cover - The fearless toreador / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - The fearless toreador / Dalrymple.

Print shows Émile Zola as a bullfighter holding a cape labeled "La Vérité" and a quill pen labeled "Zola", facing a charging bull that is wearing a phrygian cap labeled "France" and has been stabbed in the back... More

Caricature, Strange, but true / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Strange, but true / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Schuyler Colfax standing at a lectern labeled "Speaker Colfax - Pious Hypocrite and Credit Mobilier Bribe-Taker", James G. Blaine standing at a lectern labeled "Speaker Blaine - 'Magnetic' Bl... More

Wed! "Does oo love oo Tigy-Wigy?" / Dalrymple.

Wed! "Does oo love oo Tigy-Wigy?" / Dalrymple.

Print shows the Tammany Tiger with a shamrock on his hat, hugging a woman labeled "New York City" atop a bridge support tower with a view of the Statue of Liberty in the background. Illus. from Puck, v. 34, no... More

A nice attitude for a United States Senator! / C.J. Taylor.

A nice attitude for a United States Senator! / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Senator David B. Hill on his knees begging Richard Croker the "Boss of New York" and Hugh McLaughlin the "Boss of Brooklyn" to use their influence to "Please nominate my friend Maynard for Judge of ... More

Caricature, The two drummers / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The two drummers / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull dressed as traveling salesmen; Uncle Sam's pockets and wallet are filled with "Orders", while John Bull has only a few "Orders". John Bull is shocked and complains that Uncle... More

The writing on the wall / Dalrymple.

The writing on the wall / Dalrymple.

Print shows William Jennings Bryan about to take a piece of cheese labeled "Dollar Dinner" from a platter on a dining table when he notices writing on a wall next to the table, it states "Thomas Jefferson was a... More

Evidently newly wed / Frank A. Nankivell 1901.

Evidently newly wed / Frank A. Nankivell 1901.

Illustration shows a housewife, noting a shortage of plates, asking the cook what has happened to the missing plates. Caption: Mrs. Sharpe (severely) Norah, I can find only seven of these plates. Where are th... More

On the presidential golf links / Dalrymple.

On the presidential golf links / Dalrymple.

Print shows David B. Hill as a golfer trying to play a tough lie, his club, labeled "Peanut Politics" is broken, his ball labeled "Presidential Hopes" is in a hole, and the flag is at the top of a hill with thr... More

"The right man in the right place" / F.M.H.

"The right man in the right place" / F.M.H.

Print shows Stephen B. Elkins walking down an aisle in the "U.S. Senate", holding a "Certificate of Election to U.S. Senate - Stephen B. Elkins"; seated on the left are "Teller - Senator on Cash Basis" and "Smi... More

Caricature, The rough riders / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The rough riders / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Theodore Roosevelt leading the Rough Riders into battle against the Spanish in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Caption: They are rough on the Spaniards, whether they ride or walk. Illus. from... More

Puck magazine cover - Tammany's anti-trust game / Ehrhart.

Puck magazine cover - Tammany's anti-trust game / Ehrhart.

Illustration showing Richard Croker as a laborer carrying a block of ice labeled "Ice Trust" and a sheet of paper "N.Y Dock privileges"; he cries out, "Stop thief," while himself being pursued by an angry mob o... More

An effective battering ram in the hands of the right men / Kep.

An effective battering ram in the hands of the right men / Kep.

Illustration shows two strong men labeled "Labor" and "Commerce" using a battering ram labeled "Tariff Reform" to knock down a door in a building flying a banner that states "High Protection"; a fightened man l... More

Now let the show go on! / F. Opper.

Now let the show go on! / F. Opper.

Illustration shows a woman labeled "Mrs. Lockwood", holding papers that state "Nomination for Pres. Womens' Rights Party", bursting through an opening in the floor of a stage to appear next to a clown labeled "... More

Caricature, Next!! / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Next!! / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Print shows a prisoner labeled "McKane" sitting on a bench labeled "Reserved for Bosses who Steal Elections" at Sing Sing prison; McKane is holding a large pair of scissors, a measuring tape, fabric and thread,... More

Welcome! And let us hope you will be a real happy new year / J.S. Pughe.

Welcome! And let us hope you will be a real happy new year / J.S. Pugh...

Print shows Puck welcoming a cherub representing the New Year who arrives ahead of a whirlwind of dark clouds labeled "Panic 1894" showing the face of a harpy. Illus. from Puck, v. 36, no. 930, (1895 January 2... More

"Peanut Dave, the little defender" / Dalrymple.

"Peanut Dave, the little defender" / Dalrymple.

Print shows David B. Hill sitting on a large pail labeled "Growler" that is lying on its side, spilling the contents; Hill is using a rolled up paper labeled "Let the Workingman Have His Sunday Beer" to swat a ... More

"We won't do a thing to it!" / Dalrymple.

"We won't do a thing to it!" / Dalrymple.

Print shows two masked legislators labeled "Anti-Administration Senator" and "Jingo Senator" holding long knives labeled "Hatred of Cleveland" and "Hatred of England", standing outside the "U.S. Senate, waiting... More

Lohengrin Reed is wanted in New York / C.J. Taylor.

Lohengrin Reed is wanted in New York / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Thomas B. Reed in the role of "Lohengrin" arriving to rescue "Elsa" as the "Republican Party of New York", with Thomas C. Platt in the role of "Telramund" and Lemuel E. Quigg in the role of "Ortrud"... More

Patient waiters are no losers / Dalrymple.

Patient waiters are no losers / Dalrymple.

Print shows Uncle Sam wearing a sombrero, standing beneath an apple tree where the apples are labeled "Hawaii, Canada, Cuba, [and] Central America", with a large basket to catch the apples when they fall; apple... More

The gospel according to St. William / Keppler.

The gospel according to St. William / Keppler.

Illustration shows William II, Emperor of Germany, with a Bible propped up on a gatling gun, reading aloud from the gospels; there is a box of ammunition at his feet. Illus. in: Puck, v. 48, no. 1229 (1900 Sep... More

Puck magazine cover - Germany's "Katzenjammer" / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - Germany's "Katzenjammer" / Keppler.

Illustration shows William II, German Emperor, suffering from over-indulgence, sitting in a chair with a block of ice on his head with his crown on top and his feet in a tub of hot water; in a bucket in the for... More

Misery loves company; - but they hope soon to be out of it / Dalrymple.

Misery loves company; - but they hope soon to be out of it / Dalrymple...

Illustration shows John Bull standing up to his knees in a morass labeled "Boer War £16,000,000 yearly" and Uncle Sam stepping through a similar morass labeled "Philippine War $80,000,000 yearly." Illus. in: P... More

Caricature, After the fight / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, After the fight / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a bruised John Bull offering a "Tonic" of "Financial Help" and "Liberal Treatment" to an injured and battered Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, following the end of the f... More

An end to all disagreement / F. Opper.

An end to all disagreement / F. Opper.

Print shows a group of men, probably President Garfield's physicians, exiting Francklyn Cottage where Garfield died. The men hold slips of paper that state "Self Exoneration" Three men standing on the left hold... More

A weak combination suspension bridge / F. Graetz.

A weak combination suspension bridge / F. Graetz.

Print shows John A. Logan wearing a military uniform with plumed hat labeled "Anti-Arthur" and carrying a large sword labeled "Pension Swindle", walking across a bridge comprised of three monkeys with the faces... More

The absurdities of the boycott / F. Opper.

The absurdities of the boycott / F. Opper.

Illustration shows a stupefied laborer reading a notice that states "You are hereby ordered to Boycott as follows. Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York Tribune, Straiton & Storms' Cigars, Thalia Theatre, All Fashionabl... More

Caricature, The latest version / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The latest version / F. Opper., public domain cartoon imag...

Print shows Richard Croker, a Tammany Hall boss, as Hamlet, exiting a castle labeled "Tammany Hall", carrying a moneybag labeled "Pickings" and papers labeled "Deed $90,000 House, Ranch - Racing Stable, [and] I... More

I'm the man that broke the bank of Uncle Sam / Dalrymple.

I'm the man that broke the bank of Uncle Sam / Dalrymple.

Print shows a man labeled "Pension Fraud" holding fists full of money, standing on a stage, singing, with two musicians on the left and the "U.S. Treasury" in the background. Includes text of the song. Illus. ... More

The "new journalism" beats him / Ehrhart.

The "new journalism" beats him / Ehrhart.

Print shows a bespectacled man wearing a top hat and over coat, holding a book titled "Old Sleuth the Detective", standing on the street where young children are reading the newspapers labeled "Daily Scandal Mo... More

Caricature, A Happy new year!, public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A Happy new year!, public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam offering a toast to American soldiers overseas, in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Hawaii, and China.

Caricature, An idea / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, An idea / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows an actress and her manager sitting in an office. Caption: The Star I've had my diamonds stolen three times and been married four. Now, what else can I do? / Manager You might take lessons ... More

Caricature, The good samaritan / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The good samaritan / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as a good samaritan offering a bottle labeled "Extra Session" to a fallen figure of rolled-up papers labeled "Cuban Reciprocity Treaty"; the U.S. Capitol is visib... More

In memory of our best citizen / J. K.

In memory of our best citizen / J. K.

Illustration shows a female figure holding a "Civic Crown" over the head of Peter Cooper; she is also holding a ledger that states "Peter Cooper died April 4th 1883 Age 92". Among the books and papers at the bo... More

An old saying twisted / F. Opper.

An old saying twisted / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Peter B. Olney, N.Y. District Attorney, passing a paper that states "Charges Against the Central Office Detectives - Peter B. Olney, Dist. Att'y" over the head of Fredericka Mandelbaum to Tho... More

Caricature, Well -- ? / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Well -- ? / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows David B. Hill and a donkey labeled "N.Y. Democracy" sitting on the ground, staring at each other, next to railroad tracks with a caboose rolling into the background; they look as though they ... More

To save the American girl / Ehrhart.

To save the American girl / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a customs official ushering a royal tramp onboard a steamer, as a wealthy American woman, with thoughts of a royal wedding, holds up a bag full of money. Caption: Deport the vagrant nobleman... More

Caricature, Fall hunting / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Fall hunting / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a hunter in the woods, carrying a rifle labeled "Gov. B. Odell" and standing next to a tree with a sign that states "Presidential Timber"; he is looking at a tiger labeled "Tammany." Caption... More

Caricature, Far from it / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Far from it / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows two young women holding golf clubs, discussing one's relationship with a male friend in the context of a round of golf, punning on the word "paresis". Caption: Gladys Is Ferdy suffering fro... More

More money wanted - O'Connor's charity craft / F. Opper.

More money wanted - O'Connor's charity craft / F. Opper.

Print shows an Irishman sailing in a top hat with a sail labeled "Money Wanted Fur to Free the Ould Country!" mounted on a clay tobacco pipe; his coattails are labeled "Land League" and "Free Ireland". He is ju... More

The Danaid who is condemned to fill a leaking vessel / F. Graetz.

The Danaid who is condemned to fill a leaking vessel / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows Chester A. Arthur as a Greek Danaid pouring water labeled "Popularity" into a barrel labeled "Arthur Boom" filled with holes labeled "Stalwart Record", so that the water pours out as fast as ... More

Solid for another year / J. Keppler.

Solid for another year / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows John Kelly wearing a tuxedo and winking, standing next to a large safe labeled "N.Y. City Treasury", turning the combination labeled "Bargin Offices Spoils Steal" (BOSS); a notice at the bott... More

Caricature, A desperate situation, public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A desperate situation, public domain cartoon image

Print shows Charles A. Schieren headed for city hall labeled "Brooklyn", carrying a book labeled "Business Administration Schieren"; in the foreground, Whitelaw Reid is straddling a trunk labeled "To Salt River... More

He beats them all to pieces / F. Opper.

He beats them all to pieces / F. Opper.

Print shows newspaper editor Whitelaw Reid sitting at a desk, writing editorials condemning the Democrats for the Wilson Tariff Bill, expressing such "Copy for the Tribune" as "The Wilson Bill is meant to incre... More

Caricature, In dire distress / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, In dire distress / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Print shows the Tammany Tiger wearing tattered clothing and a patch over the left eye, sitting on the steps outside the entry to "Tammany Hall", holding a sign on his lap that states "Please Help a Poor Tiger U... More

Triumph for the walking-delegate / J.S. Pughe.

Triumph for the walking-delegate / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a well-dressed union representative labeled "Walking Delegate" standing outside a prisoner's prison cell, holding a paper that states "Law to Prohibit Convict Labor in State Prisons"; a dejected pri... More

Puck magazine cover - The modern Cassandra / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - The modern Cassandra / Keppler.

Print shows George F. Hoar as a modern-day Cassandra prophesizing doom, which evokes the laughter of President William McKinley, William R. Day, William T. Sampson, and Wesley Merritt.

The cleansing of New York / Dalrymple. Joseph Pulitzer

The cleansing of New York / Dalrymple. Joseph Pulitzer

Illustration showing a large hand labeled "LAW" holding up by the collar newspaper publishers Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst, with view of New York City in the background. Caption: Why not make a ... More

Caricature, Army leap-frog / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Army leap-frog / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Frederick Funston, wearing the brown uniform of the volunteer forces, leap-frogging over an officer in the regular army at the end of a long line of officers wearing the blue uniform of the r... More

Caricature, The two gobblers / Gillam., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The two gobblers / Gillam., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Jay Gould and William H. Vanderbilt wearing Roman togas, laughing between themselves as they "gobble" up telegraph and railroad companies to add to their monopolies.

Puck magazine cover - He won't budge / F.M. Hutchins.

Puck magazine cover - He won't budge / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows Benjamin Harrison standing on a stack of books labeled "Respectable Administration Record, Church and Sunday School Record, War Record, Good Old Republican Party Record, [and] Family Record"; in the... More

The true inwardness of it / K. - Public domain print

The true inwardness of it / K. - Public domain print

Print shows Puck drawing back a curtain to show a "Laborer, Farmer, [and a] Business Man" what is going on behind, with the Bryan campaign's support of the "Silver Trust", as a man shows a paper to a bloated si... More

Caricature, Proud of her boys / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Proud of her boys / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Columbia standing between an American sailor and an American soldier, during the Spanish-American War. Illus. from Puck, v. 43, no. 1115, (1898 July 20), cover. Copyright 1898 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

The law-mills again at work / Keppler.

The law-mills again at work / Keppler.

Illustration shows "Justice" holding her scales, being buried under an avalanche of paper labeled "Law" as a "Legislator" at the top turns the crank spewing legislation from the U.S. Capitol. Illus. in: Puck, ... More

Puck magazine cover - Blind!! / Gillam., Washington, D.C.

Puck magazine cover - Blind!! / Gillam., Washington, D.C.

Illustration shows a blind man labeled "Democracy", with the features of an Irishman, walking toward an abyss labeled "Defeat", carrying a cane labeled "Vacillation" and holding onto a leash tied to a dog with ... More

Puck magazine cover - For decency's sake! / F. Opper.

Puck magazine cover - For decency's sake! / F. Opper.

Illustration shows several reporters, for disreputable newspapers, such as "Reporter of the 'Daily Sewer'" and "Reporter for the 'Daily Garbage Barrel'", barred from entering a courthouse. Caption: The reporte... More

An unpromising pair of racers / F. Opper.

An unpromising pair of racers / F. Opper.

Print shows a doubtful Uncle Sam watching as two horses pass on a racetrack headed for the start of the race. On the first horse labeled "Wilson Bill" is jockey William L. Wilson wearing a ribbon labeled "Tarif... More

Puck magazine cover - Tariff reform tonic / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - Tariff reform tonic / Dalrymple.

Print shows a "Before" and "After" comparison with Uncle Sam in the "before taking" vignette as listless and fatigued, sitting next to a table on which is a bottle of "Tariff Reform Tonic", and in the "after ta... More

Father Sandow Kickerbocker's terrific feat / F. Opper.

Father Sandow Kickerbocker's terrific feat / F. Opper.

Print shows Father Knickerbocker struggling to hold aloft a dumbbell that is labeled on the left "Plattism" showing Thomas C. Platt with papers labeled "Jobs" and "Deals", and labeled on the right "Crokerism" s... More

Not so happy as he might be / Keppler.

Not so happy as he might be / Keppler.

Print shows John Bull sitting in a chair, confronted by a swarm of mosquitos labeled "Afridis [who has drawn blood from Bull's brow], Transvaal Republic, Grecian Question, Russia, France, Sudan Troubles, [and] Germany".

Puck magazine cover - An unforeseen emergency / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - An unforeseen emergency / Keppler.

Print shows the Emperor of China sitting on a throne talking with a wise minister, seeking the advice of Confucius, as foreign ships, from England, Germany, Japan, France, and other countries, approach in the background.

A dying light / Keppler. - Public domain vintage map

A dying light / Keppler. - Public domain vintage map

Print shows the horrified ghost of "Charles V" as he observes Práxedes M. Sagasta filling an oil lamp labeled "Spanish Honor" from a container labeled "Bombast"; the lamp sits on a map labeled "Map of Spain" on... More

In a hole; - and no "issue" / J.S.P.

In a hole; - and no "issue" / J.S.P.

Print shows William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic Donkey with the bit end of a bridle in his mouth, trying to climb out of a hole constructed of blocks labeled "Aguinaldoism, Anti-Trust, Anti-Imperialism, Fr... More

Caricature, The finishing touch / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The finishing touch / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon imag...

Illustration shows a young man wearing a robe, sitting in a chair by a window; he is reading a book. A young woman nurse is attending to him and an old man, the doctor, has arrived for a check-up; there medicin... More

Puck magazine cover - Overworked / Frank A. Nankivell.

Puck magazine cover - Overworked / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows an artist offering a painting for purchase to a wealthy woman who has no real appreciation for "Art". Caption: The Artist It would be such an honor to have you buy my picture! / Mrs. Gotrox... More

Caricature, The harem girl / Bert Green., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The harem girl / Bert Green., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a beautiful young woman wearing the Middle-Eastern pant-suit style typical of women in a harem. Illus. in: Puck, v. 69, no. 1778 (1911 March 29), cover. Copyright 1911 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

On the political ranch / Will Crawford.

On the political ranch / Will Crawford.

Illustration shows Woodrow Wilson as a cowboy with a rope to lasso a bucking horse labeled "Congress", which has thrown lame duck president William H. Taft, who sitting on the ground in tattered clothing, next ... More

He had a hunch / L.M. Glackens.

He had a hunch / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows George Washington carrying a small, potted cherry tree, turning to flee after reading notices posted on the "United States Bulletin Board", some of which state, "Delicatessen Trust to be Inve... More

The ultimate cause / Frank A. Nankivell.

The ultimate cause / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows a Chinese woman with two children talking to an American missionary on a street with a market in the background. Caption: "But why is it," asked the thoughtful Chinese, "that I may go to you... More

Puck magazine cover - Arthur's awkward "white elephant" / Gillam.

Puck magazine cover - Arthur's awkward "white elephant" / Gillam.

Print shows President Chester A. Arthur sitting on a rock with a large white elephant that looks like Roscoe Conkling standing next to him; Arthur is wondering how to get rid of the elephant. Uncle Sam, holding... More

Caricature, Our congressman / J. Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Our congressman / J. Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a richly dressed man standing in the street in a neighborhood of lavish homes, with two large bags of money hanging at his sides, they are labeled " Profits as Attorney at Law" and "Profits a... More

"The Germans supported me nobly" --J.G. Blaine / F. Opper.

"The Germans supported me nobly" --J.G. Blaine / F. Opper.

Illustration shows two men and Carl Schurz, holding hands and labeled "C. & H.", sitting on James G. Blaine who is lying on the ground wearing armor. Illus. from Puck, v. 16, no. 403, (1884 November 26), cover... More

New York's Republican "standard-bearer" / F. Opper.

New York's Republican "standard-bearer" / F. Opper.

Print shows Levi P. Morton with cane, holding a "Check Book", and his left arm around a standard that states "Down with the Iniquitous Democratic Party!! It has the Impudence to Tax Prosperity Instead of Povert... More

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