Puck, 1877-10-17 · page 16 of 16

Puck — October 17, 1877 — page 16: what you’re looking at

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Puck — October 17, 1877 — page 16: Puck, 1877-10-17

What you’re looking at

This Puck cartoon depicts a sailor labeled "PEACE" being blown off course by winds labeled "BLOW WINDS AND CRACK YOUR CHEEKS!" The figure appears to be struggling to maintain control of his vessel during a storm. The text on the left reads "BLOW WINDS AND CRACK YOUR CHEEKS! YOUR CHERISH?" (likely a Shakespeare reference). The cartoon satirizes efforts to maintain peace during a period of international turbulence—likely referencing early 20th-century geopolitical tensions. The sailor represents peaceful intentions being overwhelmed by powerful forces beyond individual control. The dramatic storm imagery suggests the satirist's skepticism about whether peaceful resolutions could withstand the mounting pressures of global conflict. The exact historical moment remains unclear without publication date confirmation.

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“BLOW WINDS AND CRACK YOUR CHEEKS!” Puck (to Hayes): ‘Never fear, that gale will soon hlow over.”