Life — July 19, 1928 — page 6: what you’re looking at

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# "A House-to-House Canvas" This cartoon satirizes the 1928 presidential campaign of Will Rogers, a famous humorist and social commentator, as a fictional candidate for the "Anti-Bunk Party." The image shows a large banner reading "WILL ROGERS FOR PRESIDENT" displayed prominently on a building, suggesting grassroots campaign efforts reaching voters door-to-door. The accompanying text discusses Prohibition's repeal, bootlegging, and economic concerns—issues central to 1920s politics. The cartoon uses Rogers (known for witty political commentary) as a humorous vehicle to mock both political candidates and campaign promises of the era. The "Anti-Bunk Party" name itself is satirical, suggesting Rogers represents honest, no-nonsense politics against conventional political rhetoric.