The gleaner
Subject(s): Government ownership, Harvesting, Hay, Political corruption, Politicians
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In the “Field of Municipal Revenue,” a man labeled “Taxpayer” gleans the droppings labeled “Public Improvements” left behind by harvesters labeled “Political Boss, Franchise Lobbyist, Practical Politician, [and] Corrupt Politician” with a wagon-load of hay labeled “Deals, Franchise Grabs, Graft Contracts, Extravagance, Rake-offs, [and] Jobs.” The wagon is being driven by a man labeled “The Man Higher Up.” Caption: Formerly the impression prevailed that this gentleman owned the field.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1909-10-13
Creator(s)
Period
African Safari (March 1909-1910)
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:
The gleaner. [October 13, 1909]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288512. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. The gleaner. [13 Oct. 1909]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 18, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288512.
APA:
Unknown., [1909, October 13]. The gleaner.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288512.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
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. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 18, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
APA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
