If you were a citizen of the district–
Subject(s): Barnes, Benjamin F., 1868-1909, Postmasters--Selection and appointment, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Washington (D.C.)
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In the first section, a “citizen” sits in a rocking chair and reads the “Evening Star.” Caption: If you were a citizen of the district—. In the second, the “citizen” pays taxes at the “tax office. Caption: And couldn’t vote but paid your taxes— In the third, the “citizen” listens to President Roosevelt talk about the Square Deal. Caption: And had heard of the “Square Deal.” In the fourth section, Roosevelt hands the “citizen” a paper that reads, “Postmaster of D.C.—A district man acceptable to Washington.” Caption: And expected something like this— In the fifth, Roosevelt hands “Barnes of N.J. White House Ejector” a “postmaster D.C.” scroll with the “citizen” crushed underneath. Caption: And got this——. In the sixth section, the “citizen” sees stars. Caption: Wouldn’t it jar you?
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-04-07
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
1
Production Method
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:
If you were a citizen of the district–. [April 7, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301285. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Mahony, Felix, 1867-1939. If you were a citizen of the district–. [7 Apr. 1906]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301285.
APA:
Mahony, Felix, 1867-1939., [1906, April 7]. If you were a citizen of the district–.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o301285.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
