Puck — March 1877 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "A Stir in the Roost: What! Another Chicken!" This is the cover of *Puck* magazine's first issue (March 1877). The main cartoon depicts a chaotic farmyard scene with roosters and hens in an agitated state, captioned "A Stir in the Roost—What! Another Chicken!" The image likely uses poultry as metaphorical stand-ins for political figures or factions, a common satirical device. The "stir" and appearance of "another chicken" probably references recent political upheaval—possibly related to the contentious 1876 presidential election or its aftermath. Without clearer identification of specific figures among the caricatured birds, the exact political targets remain unclear, though the tone suggests criticism of political chaos or unwelcome new developments.