Puck — November 27, 1878 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Puck Magazine Page (November 21, 1878) This page consists primarily of **text articles and letters** rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: 1. **"Brother Murphy's Work"** — A satirical piece defending a Catholic priest (Brother Murphy) who helped reform a drunk named Francis Murphy, mocking critics who claim saving drunkards is pointless charity. 2. **"Puck's Thanksgiving Turkey"** — A humorous essay personifying a turkey facing slaughter, with commentary on hypocrisy and holiday traditions. 3. **"Of Corset Is"** — A letter correcting a previous cartoon about women's corsets, addressing anatomical accuracy in fashion depiction. The satirical targets are social hypocrisy, religious reform efforts, and fashion criticism rather than specific political figures. This reflects Puck's tendency toward social commentary over partisan politics during this period.