Puck "THE OLD STORY" August 18th 1897 Vol XLII No. 1067
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This issues features a political cartoon titled "The Old Story," illustrated by Udo Keppler. The illustration serves as a satire of President Williem McKinely's inaction regarding the United States' unstable currency system.
The Characters: The character Puck is shown holding a lithographic pen, acting as a commentator. He is addressing President McKinley, who is depicted as a "shiftless tenant" sitting in a rocking chair.
The Setting: McKinley is sitting in front of a house with a severely deteriorating roof. A large hole in the roof is clearly labeled "Bad Currency System".
The Dialogue: Puck: "You couldn't mend that roof when it was raining—why not mend it now?" Shiftless Tenant (McKinley): "What's the use of mending it now? The sun is shining!"
Historical Context: The cartoon critiques the government's tendency to ignore critical financial reforms during periods of economic "sunshine" (prosperity), only to find themselves unable to fix the "leaking" system when a financial crisis (rain) arrive
Puck Magazine was the first successful American humor magazine, renowned for its colorful political cartoons and satire published from 1871 to 1918. The magazine was influential in changing the nature of American political cartooning. This copy is in good condition to read as a magazine or the original color prints are frequently framed for interesting artwork/conversation pieces.
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