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Puck, v. 72, no. 1869

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Eat, drink, and be merry

Eat, drink, and be merry

An angry, well-dressed man labeled “Monopoly” sits at a table, eating from a plate heaped with “Benefits of Protection.” Standing next to him is a minstrel holding a song sheet labeled “Tariff Reform Songster” and singing a song titled “Yo’s gwine t’get somethin that yo doan expect.” Caption: The Grouchy Diner — Confound these cabaret shows! They ought to be abolished!

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1912-12-25

“Merry Christmas, Bill!”

“Merry Christmas, Bill!”

Lame duck president William H. Taft is having Christmas dinner at the White House, served by the Republican elephant, when the Democratic donkey bursts through a window, causing the Republican elephant to spill the “Soup.” Caption: The Democratic Donkey makes an informal call at the White House.

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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1912-12-25