Puck — August 20, 1879 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Puck Magazine, August 20, 1879 This cartoon satirizes a political or public figure (likely Conkling, based on the caption) making what the magazine presents as a desperate effort. The main illustration shows two men in a confrontation near what appears to be a fortified location ("Canonchet") with water and a boat visible. One figure wields a rifle while the other strikes a defensive pose. The header references "A Midsummer-Night's Dream," suggesting the situation is fantastical or absurd. Without clearer identification of the specific political conflict being referenced, the exact nature of this "greatest effort" remains unclear, though it appears to mock a notable public figure's actions during this period.