Puck Collection (page 2)

Putting the screws on him

Time!. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt and Alton B. Parker as boxers in a boxing ring, shaking hands before the start of the match; Uncle Sam, as the referee

The political Janus

Cubas choice. Illustration shows a young woman wearing a hat labeled Cuba, standing, with her arms crossed, trying to decide which of three paths to choose; the first path

Hanging on. Illustration shows President Taft climbing a mountain labeled White House Glacier with members of his campaign committee hanging from ropes attached to his waist, on the left are Crane

A hint to the Hebrews - how they may make themselves independent of the watering place hotels. Cartoon shows Jewish hotel and people on floating raft

Watching the tape or watching the wheel - what is the difference morally?. Illustration shows a two panel cartoon, on the left, anxious businessmen are gathered around a ticker tape machine

Marching through Georgia. Illustration shows a group of men and women marching under such banners as The Lips That Touch Corn Likker Shall Never Touch Ourn, WCTU, and Carrie Nation Cadets

Kipling / Puck Pooks Hill
They saw a man sitting on the window-sill

The scabs appeal to Justice. Illustration shows on the left an angry mob of strikers with clubs, guns, and bricks pursuing a man labeled Independent Labor who has fallen near his wife

The Chinese kopje; - not so easy as it looked from a distance. Illustration shows Uncle Sam and John Bull standing with six figures showing the attributes of the rulers of Russia (Nicholas II)

At present he works Bulgaria. Illustration shows a puppeteer labeled Russia with marionettes labeled Bulgaria and Macedonia engaged in a sword fight; the Bulgarian puppet is about to cut the head off

Their descendants. Illustration shows Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam (New York) chuckling over drink at the shades of their future descendants (Victorian women, dandies)

The littlest father. Illustration shows Nicholas II, emperor of Russia, sitting on his throne, at his feet are an orb, a broken scepter, and a cleft shield showing St

A specialists opinion. Illustration shows Thomas Lipton checking the pulse of a animated feminine Americas Cup. Date 1903 August 5

The maid of the summer surf. Illustration shows a woman wearing a swimsuit, standing on a large fish that is splashing through waves. Date 1911 June 7

First come, first served. Illustration shows a scene in a Chinese restaurant where a man labeled Russia is eating from a bowl of food labeled Manchuria; in the background

Pucks valentines. Illustration shows at center a valentine card featuring President Theodore Roosevelt as cupid surrounded by other valentines featuring two European leaders

Puck Easter 1907. Illustration shows a large mean-looking hen wearing a large black bonnet, standing over her brood, fully mature men

An old acquaintance. Illustration shows two mermaids discussing the actions of a third mermaid, who appears to be flirting with a man on an ocean liner. Date 1911 January 25

The difficulty. Illustration shows two Irish women talking in a kitchen over a cup of tea; in the background, an old man is sitting in a rocking chair, reading the newspaper. Date 1902 December 17

A Kansas David in the field. Illustration shows Henry Harrison Tucker, Jr. as the youthful David with sling confronting John D. Rockefeller as Goliath, holding a large club labeled Standard Oil

Puck 25th anniversary 1877-1902. Illustration shows a cameo of Puck holding a pen and standing on a pedestal labeled What fools these mortals be. Date 1902 March 12. Puck 25th anniversary 1877-1902

The alllies. 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

Too many Shylocks. Illustration shows the emperors of Russia, Japan, and Germany, and the king of Great Britain, each holding a balance scale

Puck Christmas 1904

The fettered war god. Illustration shows the god of war bound by garlands labeled Dreibund and Alliance; the ends of the garlands are pulled by Germany, Austria, and Italy on one side

The haunted house. 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

Whos first, gents?. Illustration shows a female figure labeled Peace standing in a barber shop, holding a large pair of shears labeled Disarmament; sitting to the right are the heads of state

Some class to this rail-splitter. Illustration shows President Taft using an axe with the handle labeled Tax Reform and the head labeled Argument to drive a wedge labeled Reciprocity into a log

Figuring it out. Illustration shows a classroom scene with the rulers of several countries as the students, most are identified by country and showing the attributes of their leaders, such as

A disturbing possiblility in the east. Illustration shows Uncle Sam sitting at a table with 10 figures, three of which are unidentified

Superlative provocation. Illustration shows a country courtroom scene with a judge pronouncing a verdict based on testimony of the cowboy standing in front of the clerks desk. Date 1902 July 2

Puck fourth of July 1905. Illustration shows a crowd of people celebrating a spinning firework display showing the head of Uncle Sam at center. Date 1905 June 28

The good doctor. Illustration shows former president Grover Cleveland as a doctor at bedside attending to a donkey labeled Dem

The Eastern Kilkennies - may the knot hold. Illustration shows two cats, one labeled Japan attacking the other labeled Russia

The democratic microbes. Illustration shows Puck as a professor showing a slide of the germs infecting the Democratic Party; shown are William Jennings Bryan labeled Bryanism

Puck: Congratulations, Mr. President; they wanted you. Illustration shows Puck reaching from the Puck Building to the White House to congratulate Theodore Roosevelt for winning the presidential

Puck Christmas 1903. Illustration shows a scene in a dining room where a man is sitting at a table eating, a woman has opened a door and three men stand in the doorway, singing Christmas carols

Jack and the giant. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as a giant sitting on a rock with a large stick across his lap; he is being challenged by a diminutive figure labeled The Constitution with a

Not dead yet. Illustration shows the British Lion confronting two vultures labeled France and Russia who have come to see if the lion, labeled England, is dead. Date 1900 January 17. Not dead yet

Reckless defiance. Illustration shows a diminutive soldier labeled France standing next to a large Russian bear gesturing with a sword toward John Bull standing opposite while a battle rages in

Weighed and not wanting. Illustration shows a bloated Uncle Sam labeled Balance of Trade sitting on one side of a scale labeled Commerce of the World

Conserving her natural resources. Illustration shows a young man and a young woman ice skating, the man tries to kiss or embrace her, but she deftly uses her muff to block his advance

In the court of public opinion. Illustration shows a police officer holding a hat labeled Law and Order standing in a courtroom with a labor union Walking Delegate who has papers showing in his

Arbitration is the true balance of power. Puck: Don t meddle with the hands, gentlemen - this pendulum is the only thing to regulate that clock!

The serenade. Illustration shows an attractive young woman wearing a green swimsuit, sitting on a beach where a lobster has come to the surface with a banjo to serenade her. Date 1914 June 20

The awakening. Illustration shows a torch-bearing female labeled Votes for Women, symbolizing the awakening of the nations women to the desire for suffrage, striding across the western states

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"Puck: A Dangerous Brew of Satire, Politics, and Social Commentary" In the midst of a rapidly changing world, Puck magazine emerged as a powerful force in American political satire. With its iconic Roosevelt Cartoon from 1904, this mischievous publication captured the essence of an era marked by uncertainty and transformation. Known as "The Russian Cross-Roads, " Puck fearlessly delved into the complex issues facing Young America. The nation found itself at a crossroads - caught between tradition and progress, grappling with Teddy Roosevelt's enigmatic persona. Terrible Teddy waited for the unknown to unfold while posing a dilemma for the youth who yearned for direction, unafraid to challenge established powers; it dubbed Europe "The Ex-Scarecrow" due to its declining influence on global affairs. It questioned why America should not go beyond limits set by others and urged Uncle Tom's Cabin to be played if President Johnson desired true equality. Amidst these weighty matters, it also brought levity through clever advertisements like "The Fleet Protects the Nation - Prudential Life Insurance pr. " This juxtaposition showcased how humor could coexist with serious discussions about safeguarding one's future. With each issue came reflections on society's flaws – Easter Puck symbolized rebirth but also highlighted ongoing struggles for justice under due process of law. Through witty illustrations and biting commentary, this publication became both mirror and catalyst for change. In 150 years since its inception, it has left an indelible mark on American journalism. Its legacy serves as a reminder that even in tumultuous times, laughter can be a potent weapon against oppression and ignorance – all encapsulated within those pages filled with ink-stained brilliance.