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President William H. Taft directs male and female dancers on a stage in a production of “Princess Prosperity,” a script for which he is holding in his right hand. The male dancers hold empty wallets and the female dancers each carry a “Family Market Basket,” which is also empty. Caption: Stage-Director Taft – Smile! Smile like I do! Smile all – Smile!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1909-09-08
An elderly Native man stands with his horse on the plains with a buffalo skull on the ground before them.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-10-08
A man sits in an ice house, wearing a fur coat and a hat labeled “Ice Trust.” He is writing “Owing to the mild winter, we regret to say that ice next summer will be dearer than ever.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-01-09
A large cornucopia labeled “Cold Storage Warehouse” stores a significant amount of farm produce, creating an artificial shortage, in an effort to drive up the price of food in the marketplace. A group of people stand outside the locked door labeled “Closed for Higher Prices,” while, in the background, farm produce is being delivered from both sides for cold storage.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-02-27
In light of the coal strike, Senator Quay considered urging President Roosevelt to limit naval maneuvers in the West Indies to reduce the amount of coal used by the Navy. He believes this still may be a good political move and submits it to the judgment of the President. He also comments that there are some close contests in the Pennsylvania elections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-26