william howard, periodical illustrations

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Puck magazine cover - Back from Bololand / L.M. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - Back from Bololand / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a large William H. Taft wearing a stars and stripes turban, with a large knife labeled "The Big Bolo" stuck in his belt, a notice attached stating "For Stand Patters"; he is speaking to a gro... More

Ave Theodore! / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Ave Theodore! / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt, as a Roman emperor, riding in a chariot being pulled by an elephant ridden by George B. Cortelyou; three captives are tied to the back, W.J. Bryan, Alton B. Park... More

In ad land / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

In ad land / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon, at center is President Theodore Roosevelt and members of his cabinet in a meeting, most are identified by a signboard advertising a patent medicine or other product that i... More

Simple solution of the Panama labor problem / Ehrhart.

Simple solution of the Panama labor problem / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a frenzy of activity as many politicians and capitalists join the labor forces to construct the Panama Canal; Theodore Shonts, chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, is standing on the ri... More

Speaking of to-day's eclipse / Keppler.

Speaking of to-day's eclipse / Keppler.

Illustration shows the sun with Theodore Roosevelt's beaming face and smaller planets having the faces of Elihu Root, William Howard Taft, Charles W. Fairbanks, Leslie M. Shaw, possibly George B. Cortelyou, and... More

"Bill, ye'd better go up to the barn an' git some more fodder" / J.S. Pughe.

"Bill, ye'd better go up to the barn an' git some more fodder" / J.S. ...

Illustration shows Theodore Shonts milking a cow labeled "Canal Commission" that is feeding on a mixture of hay and money labeled "Appropriation"; Shonts has a bucket labeled "Progress" between his knees. Willi... More

The joyous ides of March Ehrhart

The joyous ides of March Ehrhart

Illustration shows at center, President Theodore Roosevelt showing Uncle Sam and Columbia a large plant with flowers showing the members of his cabinet. The surrounding vignettes show a springtime dance of putt... More

A drifting match / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

A drifting match / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows several small boats in a race for the "Nomination Stake Boat"; in the boats are William H. Taft in the "Gnat" under the banner "Buckeye Y.C.", Joseph G. Cannon in the "Scat" under the banner ... More

"We point with pride" / L.M. Glackens.

"We point with pride" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt standing at center, beaming, with several supporters (Elihu Root, Thomas C. Platt, William H. Taft, Charles W. Fairbanks, and James S. Sherman) and a bunch of hands pointin... More

The courtship of Bill Taft / Keppler.

The courtship of Bill Taft / Keppler.

Illustration shows a shy Theodore Roosevelt, as John Alden, talking to Priscilla Mullins labeled "Republican Party" sitting before a fireplace, with spinning wheel nearby, while William H. Taft, as Myles Standi... More

The back fire / Keppler. - Public domain dedication image

The back fire / Keppler. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt setting a back-fire showing the face of William H. Taft, to break the progress of a fire labeled "3rd Term" and showing the face of Roosevelt, in the background. Illus. in... More

In the highlands of high finance / Keppler.

In the highlands of high finance / Keppler.

Illustration shows Edward H. Harriman, in the Scottish Highlands, standing with arms and sword raised next to a diamond-shaped rock labeled "Flim Flam Finance" balancing on a pointed base; Harriman is confronti... More

When Taft is president / Frank A. Nankivell.

When Taft is president / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows William H. Taft globe-trotting from the "Washington White House" to the "Guam White House", the "Philippine White House, the "Hawaiin [sic] White House", the "Cuban White House", and the "Por... More

Old Dr. Roosevelt / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Old Dr. Roosevelt / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as a doctor examining Philander C. Knox as other potential candidates for the uncoming presidential election await their turn Charles Evans Hughes, Joseph B. Foraker, Charl... More

Just made for each other / L.M. Glackens.

Just made for each other / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William H. Taft sitting on a hammock with the Republican elephant labeled "G.O.P." wooing her with a box of "Ohio Bonbons". Illus. in: Puck, v. 61, no. 1586 (1907 July 24), cover. Copyright ... More

Exercising the mounts / Frank A. Nankivell 1907.

Exercising the mounts / Frank A. Nankivell 1907.

Illustration shows a bloated William Jennings Bryan with a paper extending from a pocket labeled "Membership Fat Man's Club. W.J. Bryan", riding a diminutive Democratic donkey and William H. Taft riding a dimin... More

"I've got a permit" / L.M. Glackens.

"I've got a permit" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William H. Taft sitting on the shore of a small fishing hole labeled "Nomination Pool", holding a fishing pole, he has a jug of "White House Apple Jack" next to him; a sign on the right state... More

The great american traveler / L.M. Glackens.

The great american traveler / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt standing in a mountain of mail, mostly postcards from William H. Taft, showing places "Bill" has visited during his worldly travels. Caption: T.R. (in despair) I might ha... More

The sword of Theodore / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The sword of Theodore / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a sword labeled "Nomination" stuck deeply into a tree with Theodore Roosevelt and Jacob Riis resting on a large branch, Roosevelt is grinning like the Cheshire cat; on the far right are stand... More

"How the diabolo can I keep this going till nomination day?" / Keppler.

"How the diabolo can I keep this going till nomination day?" / Keppler...

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt, perspiring profusely, trying to keep a spinning William H. Taft labeled "Taft Boom" aloft with a "Diabolo", by catching him on a string strung between two sticks and tossi... More

The one best belle of the ball / L.M. Glackens.

The one best belle of the ball / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Joseph G. Cannon, Charles W. Fairbanks, and Thomas C. Platt wearing dresses for a ball; Roosevelt has selected Taft as the "best belle of the ball" or the... More

Why not introduce a little novelty into the campaign? / J.S. Pughe.

Why not introduce a little novelty into the campaign? / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with William Jennings Bryan and William H. Taft debating from the rear of a railroad car while whistle-stop campaigning, working shifts shaking hands, kissing babies, "Awar... More

Ruth and Naomi / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Ruth and Naomi / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as Naomi and William H. Taft as Ruth from the biblical story of loyalty. Caption: Ruth Taft Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy polic... More

The live wire / K. - Public domain dedication image

The live wire / K. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows a live wire transmitting electricity spelling "Vice Presidency" dripping red drops and with jolts of lightning around it as it dangles between potential candidates in the upcoming presidentia... More

[The awakening of Bryanhilde: the Rhine maidens' warning]

[The awakening of Bryanhilde: the Rhine maidens' warning]

Uncle Sam, in the guise of the hero Siegfried, sits on the shore of a river, surrounded by President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), Republican presidential candidate William H. Taft (1857-1930), and Republican... More

"The Mikado" - second and last act / J.S. Pughe.

"The Mikado" - second and last act / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as "Mikado Roosevelt" with a large cast of characters, including "Pish Tush Root" and "Pooh Bah Taft", on stage where "Koko Bonaparte", holding a large sword labeled "Depar... More

Settin' time / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Settin' time / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt struggling to carry a huge hen labeled "Taft" to a nest of eggs labeled "State Delegations"; sitting on a fence in the background is a chicken with the head of Joseph G. Ca... More

Puck magazine cover - Taft to-morrow / L.M. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - Taft to-morrow / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William H. Taft and William Jennings Bryan on a seesaw; Bryan, on the upper half, holds papers labeled "Speech in reply to Taft" and Taft, on the lower half, is writing "Memo for reply" on a ... More

Signs and divinations / Will Crawford., Political Cartoon

Signs and divinations / Will Crawford., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon depicting the presidential candidates for the 1908 election, each learning their fortunes regarding the outcome of the election: Norman E. Mack as a palm reader telling Wil... More

The rivals / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The rivals / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a white cat wearing a bow labeled "Nomination" being courted by other cats who represent potential candidates in the upcoming presidential election; two other cats peer over walls in the back... More

Tethered / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Tethered / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan and William H. Taft driving a stake labeled "Publicity" into the ground in a wilderness area; a rope labeled "Public Opinion" is tied to the stake and one end is tied t... More

The sphinx and the candidates / Keppler.

The sphinx and the candidates / Keppler.

Illustration shows Charles Evans "Hughes" as a sphinx labeled "Senate" and "Assembly" in a desert at night with a donkey and an elephant standing in the foreground, and several presidential candidates on the le... More

Puck magazine cover - The great renunciation / L.M. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - The great renunciation / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows the Republican elephant labeled "G.O.P." wearing an engagement ring and William H. Taft wearing a tuxedo, embracing; Taft is smiling, while the elephant is weeping as it holds up a portrait o... More

The same old model / L.M. Glackens.

The same old model / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan showing a model sailboat labeled "Personal Popularity" to Uncle Sam who questions him about the missing keel for his boat; hanging on the wall in the background is a ke... More

Roosevelt's farewell to his officers / L.M. Glackens.

Roosevelt's farewell to his officers / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt standing at the center, with William H. Taft, of a gathering of his "officers"; most are dressed as colonial army officers, with Charles J. Bonaparte dressed as Napoleon an... More

The judgement of Solomon / Kep., Political Cartoon

The judgement of Solomon / Kep., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with a sword across his lap, as King Solomon, holding up an imp labeled "My Policies", William Jennings Bryan, taking a hard line, and William Howard Taft, appealing for mercy, addr... More

Puck magazine cover - "Goal!" / Frank A. Nankivell 1908.

Puck magazine cover - "Goal!" / Frank A. Nankivell 1908.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt wearing an athletic uniform with letters "B.S.A.C." on the shirt, shoot a large basketball looking like and labeled "Taft" toward a basket labeled "Nomination".

The Republican convention / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

The Republican convention / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows at the Republican National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, Theodore Roosevelt is passing the pike of "Policies" to William H. Taft, as "The New Mahout", sitting on the Republican elephant la... More

Puck magazine cover - "Here, Puss, Puss!" / L.M. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - "Here, Puss, Puss!" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan offering a bowl of "Anti-Injunction Cream" and William H. Taft offering a sprig of "Anti-Injunction Catnip" to a cat labeled "Labor Vote" that has the face of Samuel Go... More

Puck magazine cover - In the political gallery / Kep.

Puck magazine cover - In the political gallery / Kep.

Illustration shows Puck arranging portrait paintings on a gallery wall, placing "C.E. Hughes" and "J. Johnson" side by side; among the other portraits are William Jennings Bryan, Charles W. Fairbanks, William H... More

A clean sweep / Will Crawford. - Political cartoon, public domain image

A clean sweep / Will Crawford. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows a large broom labeled "Election" sweeping up the trash of campaign slogans, signs, and symbols of William Jennings Bryan and William H. Taft. Illus. in: Puck, v. 64, no. 1653 (1908 November ... More

Puck magazine cover - Convention number / Frank A. Nankivell.

Puck magazine cover - Convention number / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows a stork with the face of Theodore Roosevelt delivering William H. Taft, bundled as an infant, to the Republican National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Illus. in: Puck, v. 63, no. 1632 (19... More

The safer choice / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The safer choice / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan and William H. Taft standing aboard a ship applying for the job of "First Mate" to "Captain" Uncle Sam. Bryan has a pocketful of "Promises", whereas Taft has "Records" ... More

Puck magazine cover - "There they blow" / L.M. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - "There they blow" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William Randolph Hearst holding a harpoon labeled "Independence League" in a small boat labeled "The Comic Supplement" with two cartoon characters in pursuit of two whales that have the faces... More

The expected / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The expected / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Puck as the attending physician to the birth of Uncle Sam's child; Puck emerges from the birthing room to inform Uncle Sam that the child is a boy named Bill. Caption: Uncle Sam Well? / Dr.... More

The rival salvationists / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The rival salvationists / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows an annoyed Uncle Sam sitting against a full moon with his hands over his ears, caught between the noise of the "G.O.P. Salvation Army" with William H. Taft on the bass drum and James S. Sherm... More

Making medicine / Will Crawford., Political Cartoon

Making medicine / Will Crawford., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows William H. Taft and William Jennings Bryan as Native Americans sitting by their tipis, Taft heating his full dinner pail over a small fire, and Bryan beating on a drum labeled "Discontent". J... More

Times have changed / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Times have changed / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a dejected, well-dressed man labeled "The Corporation" sitting next to an ice bucket filled with bottles labeled "Wall St. Brand, Privilege Brut, Immunity Fizz, [and] Stand Pat Sec", while in... More

Heaven protect Taft! - there's a reason / L.M. Glackens.

Heaven protect Taft! - there's a reason / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon depicting ways to protect President Taft from the weather, the public, and from poisoning and other possible assassination methods. The "Reason", the cartoon states, is Vic... More

The lost child / Ehrhart. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The lost child / Ehrhart. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows six policemen labeled "Chafin, Taft, Debs, Watson, Hisgen, [and] Bryan" gathering around a young boy labeled "Reactionary Voter" standing on "Radical Ave.", who appears confused by all the po... More

"The winning of the West" / Will Crawford.

"The winning of the West" / Will Crawford.

Illustration shows William H. Taft on horseback during a tour of the American West where he is making a campaign stop to address a gathering of cowboys, farmers, lumberjacks, and businessmen. Taft's clothing an... More

The republican hare and the democratic tortoise / L.M. Glackens.

The republican hare and the democratic tortoise / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a turtle with the face of William Jennings Bryan and a rabbit with the face of William H. Taft in a race. Caption: The Tortoise If that chap only goes to sleep, I'll win out by a mile. Illu... More

"The bug-a-boo will get you if you don't take this" / K.

"The bug-a-boo will get you if you don't take this" / K.

Illustration shows President William H. Taft offering a spoonful of "Square Revision" to an oversized child labeled "Infant Industries", telling her that if she doesn't take the medicine the "Free Trade" bug-a-... More

Under control / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Under control / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Nelson W. Aldrich as a fire chief telling fire fighters Stephen B. Elkins, Joseph G. Cannon, Sereno E. Payne, and Jacob H. Gallinger to send a fire engine labeled "Lower Tariff" back to the s... More

A bad outlook for harmony / L.M. Glackens.

A bad outlook for harmony / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows President Taft struggling to conduct an orchestra composed of two groups of musicians, on the left, playing the "Eastern Conservatism" on stringed instruments are "Root, Crane, Smoot, Depew, ... More

The leader / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The leader / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows President Taft leading the Republican elephant in circles creating a rut; among those riding the elephant are Joseph G. Cannon, Nelson W. Aldrich, and James S. Sherman. Illus. in: Puck, v. 6... More

Big Bill Dido and the sailing of Aeneas / Keppler.

Big Bill Dido and the sailing of Aeneas / Keppler.

Illustration shows William H. Taft as Dido weeping as the ship of Aeneas labeled "T.R." sails away toward the horizon. Illus. in: Puck, v. 65, no. 1671 (1909 March 10), cover. Copyright 1909 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Puck magazine cover - The christening / Frank A. Nankivell.

Puck magazine cover - The christening / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt holding a large bottle of champagne labeled "My Policies" with which he is about to christen a ship showing the face of William H. Taft. Inauguration Number. Illus. in: Pu... More

The two razors / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The two razors / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam shaving with a razor labeled "Taft"; on the vanity is a straight-edge razor labeled "Roosevelt" showing the face of Theodore Roosevelt, also a cup of lather labeled "My Policies". ... More

Up to date / Flohri. - Public domain portrait print

Up to date / Flohri. - Public domain portrait print

Theodore Roosevelt saying to William Howard Taft, "I can lick my weight in wildcats, C.Q.D!", and Taft replying, "Oh, that's nothing; I can eat my weight in 'possums, P.D.Q!" Illus. in: Judge, v. 56, 1909 Feb. ... More

George Woodward - Taft and his cabinet --after Rembrandt's "Anatomy Lesson"

George Woodward - Taft and his cabinet --after Rembrandt's "Anatomy Le...

Illustration shows Uncle Sam as the cadaver labeled "The Body Politic" that President William H. Taft, as Dr. Tulp, is using to instruct his cabinet members in the anatomy of the "body politic" based on "His Policies".

The unheeded telltale / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The unheeded telltale / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows President Taft as a railroad brakeman standing atop a freight car labeled "Administration Route", he is waving to a woman labeled "Reactionary Politics" driving an automobile, the train is he... More

Opening of the opera season - drilling the merry villagers / L.M. Glackens.

Opening of the opera season - drilling the merry villagers / L.M. Glac...

Illustration shows President William H. Taft directing male and female dancers on a stage in a production of "Princess Prosperity", a script for which he is holding in his right hand. The male dancers hold empt... More

"I'll take care of you, Grandma" / L.M. Glackens.

"I'll take care of you, Grandma" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows President William H. Taft kneeling on the arm of a rocking chair, with his arms around the shoulders of an elderly woman, labeled "Ultimate Consumer", who is knitting a large sock. Illus. in... More

The Teddyfication of the White House / Albert Levering 09.

The Teddyfication of the White House / Albert Levering 09.

Illustration shows William H. Taft "Bill" standing in shock in a large room at the White House where all the furnishings, from animal skin rugs to lamp shades, andirons to woodcarvings and the faces in painting... More

The smile that won't come on / L.M. Glackens.

The smile that won't come on / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows President William H. Taft speaking from the back of a railroad caboose to a large crowd of skeptical mid-westerners that also includes Jonathan P. Dolliver, Robert M. La Follette, and Albert ... More

Puck magazine cover - Discharged as cured / Albert Levering.

Puck magazine cover - Discharged as cured / Albert Levering.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Consumer" walking with crutches labeled "Free Oil" and "Free Hides", and heavily wrapped with bandages labeled "Free Valerianic, Free Cerium, Free Acorns, Gambier, Fossils, Fre... More

A May-day-dream / L.M. Glackens.

A May-day-dream / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows President William H. Taft sitting on a tree branch labeled "Cost of Living", which bends lower under his weight, above a smiling man labeled "Consumer" lying on the ground dreaming of the com... More

Puck magazine cover - Another Saint Patrick? / L. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - Another Saint Patrick? / L. Glackens.

Illustration shows President William H. Taft as Saint Patrick wearing a miter with the spectacles and grin of Theodore Roosevelt on it, and carrying Roosevelt's big stick wrapped in "His Policies", striding ash... More

Puck magazine cover - The easy umpire / Will Crawford.

Puck magazine cover - The easy umpire / Will Crawford.

Illustration shows a battered diminutive football player labeled "The Plain People" telling President Taft, as an umpire, that a player labeled "Aldrich" for the opposing team is playing a dirty game, breaking ... More

Sucking the good out of them / Kep.

Sucking the good out of them / Kep.

Illustration shows President Taft as a hen sitting on eggs labeled "Reform Measures" on a nest that is infested by rats labeled "Cannon, Aldrich, Gallinger, [and] Smoot". Caption: If the trustful hen doesn't w... More

George Woodward - Republican voters' revolt / Albert Levering.

George Woodward - Republican voters' revolt / Albert Levering.

Illustration shows a wave labeled "Republican Voters' Revolt" crashing into the dining room of a ship where republicans "Cannon, Payne, Taft, Knox, Sherman, Root, Aldrich, Woodruff, Dalzell, Crane, Wickersham, ... More

George Woodward - The voice of the ocean / K.

George Woodward - The voice of the ocean / K.

Illustration shows President Taft sitting on the seashore with a cluster of seashells around him that are labeled "H. Taft, Sherman, Knox, Aldrich, Ballinger, Root, [and] Cannon"; he is holding two labeled "Cha... More

The chariot race / apologies to U. Checa.

The chariot race / apologies to U. Checa.

Illustration shows a chariot race with "Miss Democracy driving" a team of democratic donkeys labeled "Dem. Congressional Campaign" and President "Taft" driving a team of white horses labeled "Rep. Congressional... More

In the Republican dark-room / L.M. Glackens.

In the Republican dark-room / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows President Taft as a photographer working in a darkroom illuminated by a small red light labeled "Public Support", developing glass plates labeled "Progressive Measures", one labeled "Tariff R... More

"Hurry, William, and hook me up!" / K.

"Hurry, William, and hook me up!" / K.

Illustration shows President Taft struggling to dress the Republican elephant in a dress labeled on one side "Reactionaries" and on the other "Insurgents"; he is unable to bring the two sides together in the ba... More

George Woodward - A ticklish feat / K.

George Woodward - A ticklish feat / K.

Illustration shows President Taft balancing a cone of papers labeled "Administration" and showing the Republican elephant, on his nose; struggling to get in the cone is "Ballinger" while already inside are "Elk... More

The charge of the Black Brigade / K.

The charge of the Black Brigade / K.

Illustration shows the "Black Horse Cavalry" under the leadership of "Woodruff" wearing the red suit of the Devil, about to charge through a valley toward the "People's Heavy Artillery" with the "Taft National ... More

The coming lava / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

The coming lava / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows in the left background, "Mount Sam" erupting, spewing lava labeled "Revolt Against Cannonism, Havens' Victory in New York, Indiana Upheaval, Increased Cost of Living, Demand for Lower Tariff,... More

"Oh, hell! Nobody loves a fat man!" / Keppler.

"Oh, hell! Nobody loves a fat man!" / Keppler.

Illustration shows President Taft as a cowboy sitting alone next to a campfire and a chuck wagon labeled "Stand-Pat or Bust". Illus. in: Puck, v. 67, no. 1733 (1910 May 18), centerfold. Copyright 1910 by Keppl... More

"Goodness gracious! I must have been dozing!"

"Goodness gracious! I must have been dozing!"

Illustration shows President Taft sitting in a rocking chair, tangled in yarn from balls labeled "Conservation, Rail Road Legislation, Postal Savings Tax, Income Tax, [and] Corporation Tax" that have fallen ont... More

The false loves of chantecler / Keppler.

The false loves of chantecler / Keppler.

Illustration shows President Taft as a rooster with members of his flock labeled "Tawney, Ballinger, Aldrich, [and] Cannon", as well as James S. Sherman, under his wings. In the background, on the left, the sun... More

The false alarm? / K. - Public domain dedication image

The false alarm? / K. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam inspecting a large alarm clock with the face of President Taft and a ringer labeled "Roosevelt Policies"; the hand on the clock shows it is nearing the end of Taft's "First Year" in... More

Puck magazine cover - "Fireman, save my child!" / Kep.

Puck magazine cover - "Fireman, save my child!" / Kep.

Illustration shows the Republican elephant lowering President Taft from a window in a burning building to Theodore Roosevelt as a fireman on a ladder. Billowing clouds of smoke labeled "Consumers Revolt" engulf... More

The village blacksmith / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

The village blacksmith / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows, on the left, Theodore Roosevelt, hand resting on a sledgehammer labeled "My Policies", standing at the entrance to his shop "T. Roosevelt Horseshoer & Wheelwright" with "Dr. Abbott" at his s... More

Caricature, The goat of Cannonism / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The goat of Cannonism / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows President Taft as the biblical Aaron pushing a goat labeled "Cannon". Caption: "And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities ... and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness" Lev... More

George Woodward - If anybody should ask him / Keppler.

George Woodward - If anybody should ask him / Keppler.

Illustration shows President Taft as Alexander the Great accompanied by James S. Sherman, Sereno E. Payne, Nelson W. Aldrich, Joseph G. Cannon, and George W. Wickersham, standing before Uncle Sam, shown here as... More

George Woodward - The little god of love / K.

George Woodward - The little god of love / K.

Illustration shows President Taft as a blindfolded cupid labeled "Party Solidarity" and wearing a quiver labeled "Harmony", against a backdrop of a large red heart; he is holding strings attached to four birds ... More

George Woodward - Out into the storm / L.M. Glackens.

George Woodward - Out into the storm / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as "Dame Van Winkle" standing with his back to a fireplace, pointing with his left hand toward the door, banishing President Taft as Rip Van Winkle carrying his rifle label... More

Some class to this rail-splitter / J.K.

Some class to this rail-splitter / J.K.

Illustration shows President Taft using an axe with the handle labeled "Tax Reform" and the head labeled "Argument" to drive a wedge labeled "Reciprocity" into a log labeled "Party Solidarity". Illus. in: Puck... More

"Co', Boss! Co', Boss!" / L.M. Glackens.

"Co', Boss! Co', Boss!" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows President Taft wearing a large hat, offering corn stalk labeled "Excuse, Apology, Explanation, Defense, [and] Persuasion" to a cow labeled "The West" and with a bell labeled "Insurgency" arou... More

The Republican Mona Lisa - can he get away with it?

The Republican Mona Lisa - can he get away with it?

Illustration shows President Taft as a thief, stealing a portrait painting of Robert M. La Follette as Mona Lisa from a gallery of paintings that also includes portraits of William Jennings Bryan and George W. ... More

The judgement of Solomon Taft / L.M. Glackens.

The judgement of Solomon Taft / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows President Taft as Solomon holding a baby elephant labeled "G.O.P." aloft in one hand and a large sword labeled "Party Cleaver" in the other; one man labeled "Stand-Patter" pleads for Solomon ... More

"Plague take it! Why doesn't it stay down when I hit it?" / K.

"Plague take it! Why doesn't it stay down when I hit it?" / K.

Illustration shows President Taft standing behind a chair on which a diminutive George W. Wickersham is standing and using a stick labeled "Sherman Law" to beat a toy labeled "Monopoly" that is on a table and s... More

They're off!. Book illustration from Library of Congress

They're off!. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Cartoon showing a large William H. Taft being followed into railroad station by four small men identified as Champ Clark, LaFollette (carrying sign "Glooms"), Underwood and Ollie James. Illus. in: Puck, 1911 Sept. 13.

"All alone! All alone! Nobody here but me!"

"All alone! All alone! Nobody here but me!"

William H. Taft in dress, seated, holding "farewell" letters from a conservative republican and from a radical republican. Illus. in: Puck, 1911 Nov. 22.

George Woodward - Too much on it / K.

George Woodward - Too much on it / K.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam's Christmas tree about to topple over onto him because there are too many heavy ornaments near the top, such as a red devil labeled "Politician", a cannon labeled "Sherman Law", a j... More

The rocky road to peace - Lithograph, public domain, Library of Congress

The rocky road to peace - Lithograph, public domain, Library of Congre...

William H. Taft pulling wagon "treaty-making power" containing papers "arbitration treaties with England and France" over rock "Monroe Doctine." Knox is pulling Taft by his tie. The wagon is being held back by ... More

The interrupted ceremony / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The interrupted ceremony / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a wedding between Uncle Sam and a woman labeled "Canada" with President Taft as the clergyman; when he gets to the point in the ceremony where anyone who objects to the marriage may speak, al... More

The lost ski / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The lost ski / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows President Taft skiing down a steep slope labeled "Nomination Slide 1912"; one ski is labeled "Control of Senate" and the other, which has broken its strap and come loose, is labeled "Control ... More

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