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# "Arting in the Open Spaces with John Held, Jr." This is a humorous illustrated travel feature by renowned cartoonist John Held Jr., showcasing various American locations and attractions. Rather than political satire, it's light social comedy depicting tourist experiences across the country. The sketches humorously illustrate destinations including Chicago's Natural History Museum, Omaha, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone Park (with geysers and grizzly bears), the Grand Canyon, the Columbia River, and Pacific Northwest locations. Each vignette captures tourists encountering local attractions—from stuffed museum animals to natural wonders. The title's pun on "artinG" (acting/performing) suggests tourists playfully "performing" or posing at famous sites. This reflects early 20th-century travel culture, when visiting major American landmarks was becoming popular leisure activity for middle-class Americans.
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