Puck, 1877-09-05 · page 15 of 17
Puck — September 5, 1877 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and announcements** for Puck's *Illustrated Almanac* (160 pages, with 100 illustrations by Joseph Keppler). The central cartoon titled "**Dromio's Malady**" appears to be a satirical illustration depicting various figures experiencing ailments labeled "An Invaluable Improvement" and "A Pleasant Walk." The sketch shows people with umbrellas and implements, suggesting commentary on some contemporary social or political condition, though **the specific target is unclear from the image alone**. The page also advertises various commercial products: compressed yeast, printing inks, Hungarian wines, and bitters—typical of Puck's revenue model mixing satire with merchandising. The date stamp shows **NOV 23 1917**, during World War I.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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