Big Bill and little Willie
In the first cartoon, William H. Taft holds a large sack—”Tafts popularity”—and walks forward. William Jennings Bryan, who follows behind and holds a knife labeled “speeches,” says, “Want any help, Bill? I’ll lighten your load—make it easy for you.” Taft replies, “All right Willie. Just hold it up in the back. In the second cartoon, Bryan says, “You bet I’ll light his load—there won’t be any load when I get through helping! Wow!” as he reaches up with his knife. In the third cartoon, Bryan starts to cut the sack and says, “Gee! But big Bill is easy.” Taft replies, “I’m on!” In the fourth cartoon, Taft watches as votes pour out over Bryan, who says, “Help! I’m buried. Oh, I could slap him!” Taft replies, “Stung!”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-08-20