Puck, v. 50, no. 1299

A young boy labeled “Venezuela” complains to Uncle Sam about the presence of a German battleship. Uncle Sam explains to him that the Monroe Doctrine will protect him from violence, but that he still must pay his “honest debts.” Caption: Venezuela — Better mind your Monroe Doctrine! That German is making trouble. / Uncle Sam — The Monroe Doctrine will keep you from being kidnapped, Sonny; but it won’t help you get out of your honest debts.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

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1902-01-22

In an urban setting, many men wearing the cap and gown of college graduates are performing a variety of manual labor occupations. Caption: Sixty-eight million dollars were give for colleges last year; – if the mania for college education continues we may soon expect the above state of affairs.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

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1902-01-22

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Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909