The Dollar or the Man?, Part 13: Wall Street Frauds Make Wonderful Cartoons #108
Above, the title page from Homer Davenport‘s 1900 cartoon collection, The Dollar or the Man?. Davenport’s series’ title, derives from a quote from Abraham Lincoln — “Both the man and the dollar, but in case of conflict the man before the dollar.” In the title page cartoon, we see Republican operative/money man Senator Mark Hanna, [...]
Three-Way Partying 3!: Cartoons Magazine Centennial 1912
Back yet again with our up-to-the-century election coverage, via the October and November 1912 issues of Cartoons Magazine, from back in the days when insurgent forces inside the Republican Party split it in two, giving us a major three-way race, plus hope to minor parties that their day might finally be arriving. Above, cartoons involving [...]
They’re Off! : The Dollar or the Man?, Part 12
Today’s posting consists of cartoons by artist Homer Davenport, all but one from the 1900 cartoon collection, The Dollar or the Man? Above, “Many hats that fit to one head”, showing Republican nominee (for 1900) & President (since 1897), William McKinley, being held aloft by the Corporate Monopolies/”Trusts”, who have their man for the White [...]
The Dollar or the Man?, Part 10: Wall Street Frauds Make Wonderful Cartoons # 92
Above, the cover from Homer Davenport‘s 1900 cartoon collection, The Dollar or the Man?. Depicted are Uncle Sam and the common people, engaged in a tug-of-war against Republican National Chairman & Corporate Stooge, Mark Hanna (shown wearing a coat made of “$”-signs), and a the giant, brutish goliaths that Davenport typically used to symbolize the [...]
R.I.P. Homer Davenport, May 2nd, 1912: Cartoons Magazine Centennial, June 1912, Part 0.2
One hundred years ago today, May 2nd, cartoonist Homer Davenport (born March 8th, 1867) died. Click here to read about him, and the annual festival honoring him, in Silverton, Oregon. Below, a page of cartoons saluting Davenport, from the June 1912 issue of Cartoons Magazine. Above, a portrait of Davenport and his father, from the [...]
Honor Among Thieves: The Dollar or the Man # 8 / Wall Street Frauds Make Wonderful Cartoons # 83
Above, plate 3 from the 1900 published collection of Homer Davenport‘s cartoon series, The Dollar or the Man?. Titled “Honor Among Thieves. Just the difference of a suit of clothes.” Depicted is a group of common muggers, surrendering to what they recognize as bigger thieves — Wall Street financiers, plus Mark Hanna (far right, wearing [...]
The Dollar or the Man # 6: As They Go to the Polls
In 1900, New York Journal political cartoonist Homer Davenport published a collection of his work titled The Dollar or the Man? The Issue of To Day. The cartoons focused on themes of government corruption and the threat that corporate power posed to America. Davenport’s cartoons mark the beginning of the Progressive Era, a time when [...]
The Dollar or the Man # 4: Mark, Wouldn’t it be Great for the Standard Oil Dinner Bell !
In 1900, New York Journal political cartoonist Homer Davenport published a collection of his work titled The Dollar or the Man? The Issue of To Day. The cartoons focused on themes of government corruption and the threat that corporate power posed to America. These themes are with us today and will influence many of the [...]
The Dollar or the Man # 3: Ladies and gentlemen: Stick to the trusts. They’re your only true friends …
In 1900, New York Journal political cartoonist Homer Davenport published a collection of his work titled The Dollar or the Man? The Issue of To Day. The cartoons focused on themes of government corruption and the threat that corporate power posed to America. These themes are with us today and will influence many of the [...]
The Dollar or the Man # 2: The Threat Before the Fight. The Forces of the Opposition
In 1900, New York Journal political cartoonist Homer Davenport published a collection of his work titled The Dollar or the Man? The Issue of To Day. The cartoons focused on themes of government corruption and the threat that corporate power posed to America. These themes are with us today and will influence many of the [...]
