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The kidnappers
The kidnappers. Illustration shows at center, Theodore Roosevelt kidnapping the GOP. elephant (this figure can be rotated 180 degrees to show Roosevelt being kidnapped by the GOP.); around this image are vignette scenes showing, on the left, Edward Carson kidnapping Ulster from Ireland labeled Home Rule Ireland, a man with a movie camera who has lassoed theater-goers at the entrance to a theater labeled Drama, and a man wearing suit and top hat labeled Prohibition kidnapping the Statue of Liberty, and on the right, a British suffragist carrying a policeman labeled The Law, a newspaper labeled The Calamity Howl howling as sheaves of wheat labeled Bumper Crop carries off an infant labeled Business, and a woman labeled Dame Fashion kidnapping a corset. Date 1914 August 8
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This intriguing illustration from the August 8, 1914 issue of Puck magazine, titled "The Kidnappers," offers a satirical take on the political and social upheavals of the early 20th century. At the center of the image, Theodore Roosevelt is depicted as a cowboy-like figure, either kidnapping or being kidnapped by the Republican elephant, depending on the perspective. This scene is surrounded by vignettes that highlight various issues of the time. On the left side, Edward Carson, a British Unionist leader, is shown kidnapping Ulster from Ireland, symbolizing the ongoing struggle for Home Rule in Ireland. Nearby, a man with a movie camera lassos unsuspecting theater-goers, representing the growing influence of media and entertainment in society. Prohibition is personified as a man in a suit and top hat, kidnapping the Statue of Liberty, reflecting the ongoing debate over alcohol consumption. On the right side, a British suffragist, armed with a truncheon, kidnaps the law, symbolizing the women's suffrage movement and their desire for equal rights. A newspaper labeled "The Calamity Howl" howls as sheaves of wheat labeled "Bumper Crop" carry off an infant labeled "Business," representing the economic instability and uncertainty of the time. Lastly, a woman labeled "Dame Fashion" kidnaps a corset, representing the changing trends and expectations of society. This cartoon, created by the talented artists at Puck magazine, offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the political, social, and cultural issues of the early 1900s. With its clever use of symbolism and satire, it remains a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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