Puck — November 21, 1877 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main cartoon, titled "NO MORE CONFISCATION: HOW TO MAKE PUCK ACCEPTABLE TO THE FRENCH AND GERMAN GOVERNMENTS," depicts three military figures in Prussian/German and French uniforms engaged in dialogue or negotiation. The satire appears to mock diplomatic tensions between France and Germany following the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71). The cartoon suggests that Puck magazine—known for biting political satire—has become so controversial that it offends both French and German governments. The "confiscation" reference likely indicates that foreign authorities had seized or banned issues of the magazine. The joke seems to be that Puck must become completely bland and inoffensive to satisfy these rival powers—an impossible task for a satirical publication.