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At center, a grape-like bunch of faces is surrounded by scenes depicting a reading of the news regarding membership in an organization; a composer struggling to write a neutral war song; a merchant’s shop filled with inspectors rather than customers; an etiquette issue over which utensil to use; and a two panel war comic.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1914-10-31
Four elderly men wearing Masonic uniforms stand between the Masonic pillars labeled “Boaz” and “Jachin” that look like barber poles. The men are performing a song and dance routine. Caption: When one’s a Mason, However snide, / He must aprons place on And collars wide. / Then he’ll pass from “Labor” – Which is swopping grips, / With his “brother” neighbor, To “Refreshment” – nips. Conspirators’ Chorus in “la Fille de Mme. Angot” – New Version.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1882-06-14
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Mr. Redfield and the rest of the committee for the picture and their “fraternal courtesy.”
1904-10-26
The Republican elephant stands among the bones and ghosts of dinosaurs. One is offering a membership card that states “Ancient Order of Extinct Animals – Membership Ticket.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-11-27