The laughter of the gods / Kep.

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The laughter of the gods / Kep.

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Illustration shows two diminutive figures labeled "Democratic Principles" and "Republican Principles" arguing between themselves; in the background are four large men, "the Gods", labeled "Democratic Boss, Privileged Interests, Dive Keeper, [and] Republican Boss" sitting on a bench, amused by the two small figures in the foreground.

Caption: The Big Four Let 'em argue! If they stopped talking they might begin thinking, and then where would we be?
Illus. in: Puck, v. 66, no. 1705 (1909 November 3), centerfold.
Copyright 1909 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Udo J. Keppler, known from 1894 as Joseph Keppler Jr., was an American political cartoonist, publisher, and Native American advocate. The son of cartoonist Joseph Keppler (1838–1894), who founded Puck magazine, the younger Keppler also contributed cartoons, and became co-owner of the magazine after his father's death, when he changed his name to Joseph Keppler. He was also a collector of Native American artifacts, and was adopted by the Seneca Nation, where he became an honorary chief and given the name Gyantwaka.

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01/01/1909
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Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956, artist
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