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Theodore Roosevelt is thankful for the geese and ducks that George von Lengerke Meyer sent him. Roosevelt is also envious of Meyer’s “bag.”
Massachusetts Historical Society
1908-11-22
President McKinley stops the hand of a man wearing buccaneer clothing and holding a large sword labeled “Yellow Journalism” and a trumpet labeled “War.” On the right is a goose wearing a medal labeled “Business Revival” and a large golden egg labeled “Prosperity 1898.” Caption: Yellow journalism is more dangerous to our peace, prosperity and national honor than all the enemies outside our gates.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-04-13
Print shows William Jennings Bryan as a goose flapping his wings and squawking, perched on a nest with a large egg labeled “Free Silver 16 to 1.” At his feet is a bowl of food labeled “Republican Non-Interference with the Money Question.” In the background, Mark Hanna and William McKinley are standing behind a gate that leads to the White House.
Caption: Chairman Hanna–We must be careful not to take that food away from him. We wouldn’t be nearly so sure of our jobs without those eggs.
Based on painting by Henri-Paul Motte that depicts Rome being saved from an attack of the Goths by squawking geese, in this cartoon “Lobbyists” are ascending the city wall around “Ottawa” and handing bags of money down to be delivered to two men, wearing top hats labeled “Protected Trust.” The building tower is labeled “Reciprocity” and the squawking geese are kept in an enclosure labeled “Independent Press.” Caption: As the geese saved Rome, publicity will save reciprocity.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911-09-20
Postmaster General Meyer had “great sport,” and sends President Roosevelt two geese and six ducks. He notes that this must seem tame to Roosevelt, who is going to Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-22