Puck, 1878-10-02 · page 16 of 16
Puck — October 2, 1878 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a political cartoon depicting a figure in formal attire riding a donkey. The image is oriented sideways on the page, requiring rotation to view properly. The caption on the left margin reads: "Makes a 'duty' same as long ago—Ride the male [Gouverneur?]—the mule of the male folk." The donkey appears to be the central satirical element, likely representing either a political figure or institution from the era. The formal dress of the rider and the reference to "duty" suggests commentary on political obligations or responsibilities. However, **without being able to clearly identify the specific historical context or the figure being caricatured, I cannot definitively explain what political event or person this cartoon satirizes.** The text quality and image orientation make complete interpretation difficult.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
E io) 9 n x ° fo) 2 2 = 5 cs) Uae Si eae Monkey Kelly's arms are long enough to seize the whole‘ government—but what's the matter with: his tail?