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A hint to the Democratic Party
A hint to the Democratic Party. Illustration shows an old woman labeled Democratic Party turning a wheelbarrow to dump politicians labeled Bryan, Olney, Gorman, Hill, Shepard, and Johnson into a sandpit labeled the Democratic Dumping Ground where only the feet of other, previously discarded, Democrats are visible. Date 1903 January 7. A hint to the Democratic Party. Illustration shows an old woman labeled Democratic Party turning a wheelbarrow to dump politicians labeled Bryan, Olney, Gorman, Hill, Shepard, and Johnson into a sandpit labeled the Democratic Dumping Ground where only the feet of other, previously discarded, Democrats are visible. Date 1903 January 7
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1. Title: "A Hint to the Democratic Party: Old Ma'am and the Democratic Dumping Ground" This political cartoon, published in Puck magazine on January 7, 1903, offers a satirical commentary on the Democratic Party and its perceived tendency to discard unpopular politicians. The illustration portrays an elderly woman, labeled as the Democratic Party, wearing a shawl and a stern expression as she turns a wheelbarrow, dumping five politicians into a sandpit labeled as the "Democratic Dumping Ground." The five politicians, all former Democratic Party members, are depicted with labels bearing their names: Bryan, Olney, Gorman, Hill, and Shepard. Johnson is not visible in the image but is mentioned in the caption. The cartoonist cleverly uses the image of feet, visible only at the edge of the sandpit, to represent the previously discarded Democrats. The cartoon serves as a scathing critique of the Democratic Party's perceived lack of loyalty to its own members. The use of an elderly woman as a symbol of the party adds an element of maternal disapproval, further emphasizing the severity of the situation. The sandpit, or "dumping ground," represents the political graveyard where once-prominent Democrats have been discarded. This cartoon was published during a time of significant political upheaval in the United States, with various factions within the Democratic Party vying for power. The image of the Democratic Dumping Ground served as a reminder of the consequences of political failure and the potential for being cast aside by the party. The cartoon's enduring relevance underscores the cyclical nature of politics and the importance of loyalty and unity within political parties.
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