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# "The Political Trocha" - Judge, March 20, 1897 This political cartoon depicts President William McKinley as a cyclist navigating treacherous obstacles labeled with contemporary political problems: "Anti-Free Cuba," "Wilson Bill," "Lack of Confidence," "Sporadic Treasury Deficit," and "For 6 Years Bad Times." The caption explains the satire: McKinley has enjoyed smooth riding on the "national cycle path" but now must dismount and clear away obstacles created by the Democratic party—represented by the debris blocking his path. The "trocha" (Spanish term for a path) likely references Cuba, where Spain was constructing military roads to combat insurgents. The cartoon critiques McKinley's early presidency challenges while suggesting Democratic obstruction of his agenda.
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VOL. 32 NO. 805 MARCH .20 1897 PRICE 10 CENTS | Midge. Emrenee at rae Pear Aerice ar Mew Yous as Secome Cass MATTER. Coprment 1697 ov THE A@ee PusLme Co, THT ReomTenee as A Tease Mane COPrRONT 1897 BY THE JUDGE PUBLISKING COMPARY OF REW YORK. ‘Sackett a Waele Litho Co New York. THE POLITICAL TROCHA. Bicyclist McKinley has had nice smooth riding on the national cycle path up to the present date. Now he must get off his wheel and clear away this trocha left by Democracy. comicbooks.com