Puck — June 25, 1879 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Puck Magazine, June 25, 1879 - Political Cartoon Analysis **"Canada Happily Put Out of Her Misery"** This cartoon satirizes Canada's political crisis during the "Sixty-Ninth" parliament. The large numbers "69" frame two figures: one labeled "Lorne" (likely the Governor General) saying "Don't come!" and another figure responding "N-n-a-a! We won't come!"—referring to politicians refusing to attend Parliament. The serpent at top represents political discord ("What fools these Mortals be!"). The cartoon mocks Canada's governmental paralysis and dysfunction, depicting the nation as suffering and unable to function. The satirical headline suggests Canada is being "put out of her misery" through this political collapse. This reflects real tensions in Canadian governance during this period.