Puck "BETTER THAN KLONDIKE" August 25, 1897 Vol XLII No. 1068
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Meaning: The cartoon is a political satire. It suggests that the recently enacted Dingley Tariff Act of 1897 was a more reliable and lucrative source of "gold" (wealth and profit) for powerful corporate trusts than the actual Klondike Gold Rush, which was a major news event at the time. The trusts were perceived as unfairly benefiting from high protective tariffs passed by the U.S. government.
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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