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This political cartoon titled "Looking Forward" satirizes Republican prospects for the 1894 elections. The central figure represents Benjamin Harrison (labeled as having "two large ears"), flanked by two other Republican politicians. The "Republican Apple Orchard" sign suggests they're evaluating party assets. The dialogue—"Say, Benny, won't you give us the core?"/"There ain't goin' to be no core"—implies the Republicans fear there will be nothing substantial left of their party to salvage after recent setbacks. This reflects the devastating impact of the 1893 economic depression on Republican electoral viability. The cartoon mocks Republican leadership's pessimism about their political future.

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VOL. 26 NO.658 MAY 26 1894 PRICE 10 CENTS Emrenen a ree Pear Orrice AY New Yous an Secome Case Marten, Corvmienr 1896. MM) BY THE ect PuBLiBnina Co, TiTLe Mrerevenee As 4 Tasne Mann REPUBLICAN —~ vw APPLE ORCHARD LOOKING -FORWARD. Tom anp Bitty— Say, Benny, won't you give us the core ?” Benny Harrison (who has had two large bites)— There ain't goin’ to be no core.” comicbooks.com