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St. Anthony Comstock, the Village nuisance
St. Anthony Comstock, the Village nuisance. Illustration shows Anthony Comstock as a monk thwarting shameless displays of excessive flesh, whether that of women, horses, or dogs, with a Jane Doe Warrant. Date 1906 August 22. St. Anthony Comstock, the Village nuisance. Illustration shows Anthony Comstock as a monk thwarting shameless displays of excessive flesh, whether that of women, horses, or dogs, with a Jane Doe Warrant. Date 1906 August 22
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In this satirical illustration from Puck magazine, published on August 22, 1906, Anthony Comstock, the renowned crusader against obscenity and indecency, is depicted as a monk, righteously wielding a Jane Doe Warrant. Surrounded by a chaotic scene of shameless displays of excessive flesh, Comstock remains unflinching in his mission to uphold moral standards. Anthony Comstock, a native of Connecticut, became known as the "Village Nuisance" due to his relentless efforts to enforce the Comstock Laws, which prohibited the distribution of obscene literature and articles considered indecent or immoral. The laws, enacted in the late 19th century, gave Comstock the power to seize and destroy any material deemed offensive, without the need for a warrant. In this illustration, Comstock stands tall amidst a scene of debauchery, with a determined expression on his face. He holds a Jane Doe Warrant, a legal instrument that allowed him to search for and seize obscene materials in private homes or businesses without the need for a specific suspect or evidence. The illustration humorously portrays Comstock as a monk, emphasizing the moral righteousness of his crusade. Despite the controversy and criticism that surrounded his methods, Comstock remained steadfast in his mission to purge society of perceived immorality. This illustration captures the essence of his public persona and the ongoing debate over the balance between individual freedom and moral standards in American society during the early 20th century.
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