Puck — October 8, 1879 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains multiple satirical cartoons on the theme of "Encouragement of Walking" (visible at top). The cartoons appear to criticize American attitudes toward alcohol and temperance during what was likely the Prohibition era. The top panels show jingoistic imagery with American flags and money, seemingly mocking wealthy Americans' indulgence. The larger central cartoon depicts various figures engaged with alcohol (visible signage reads "RUM GIN BEER STOUT"), suggesting hypocrisy around temperance laws. The bottom panel labeled "Reward of the Victor" shows a London bar scene "founded by American money," implying American drinkers were funding foreign establishments while ostensibly supporting prohibition at home. The overall satire critiques the contradiction between America's official temperance stance and citizens' actual drinking habits and financial support of vice industries.