A hint to organized labor
Subject(s): Industrial productivity, Labor unions, Strikes and lockouts
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A man dressed as cartoonists of the day portrayed touts and swindlers is labeled, “Walking Delegate,” and wears sandwich boards that state “Notice to Businessmen – This is to certify that the Labor Trust, like all other Trusts, has been duly Incorporated.” A paper on the fence behind him states “Strike Order.” On the left, in the background, is a factory. Caption: Assume responsibility instead of shirking it.
Comments and Context
“Walking delegates” were roving union organizers and representatives to locals from union headquarters. They invariably were portrayed by cartoonists of the day as corrupt, greedy, selfish thugs; almost always depicted in gaudy clothes and ostentatious counterfeit jewelry. Cartoonist Pughe prods both this strutting walking delegate and industrial moguls as well, to realize that they play each others’ game.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1902-11-12
Creator(s)
Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Page Count
1
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
A hint to organized labor. [November 12, 1902]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o276278. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909. A hint to organized labor. [12 Nov. 1902]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o276278.
APA:
Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909., [1902, November 12]. A hint to organized labor.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o276278.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
APA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
