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The democratic microbes
The democratic microbes. Illustration shows Puck as a professor showing a slide of the germs infecting the Democratic Party; shown are William Jennings Bryan labeled Bryanism and William Randolph Hearst who is labeled Yellow Journalism, also a man labeled Anarchism and an old man labeled Populism, and a firebrand labeled Platforms with flames labeled Chicago and Kansas City. Free Riot and Free Silver also appear among the germs on the slide. Date 1904 April 27. The democratic microbes. Illustration shows Puck as a professor showing a slide of the germs infecting the Democratic Party; shown are William Jennings Bryan labeled Bryanism and William Randolph Hearst who is labeled Yellow Journalism, also a man labeled Anarchism and an old man labeled Populism, and a firebrand labeled Platforms with flames labeled Chicago and Kansas City. Free Riot and Free Silver also appear among the germs on the slide. Date 1904 April 27
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The Democratic Microbes
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(1904, April 27) This intriguing political cartoon, published in Puck magazine on April 27, 1904, depicts a professor named Puck examining a slide of the "democratic microbes" infecting the Democratic Party. The slide is filled with various germs representing different political ideologies and issues that were plaguing the Democratic Party at the time. William Jennings Bryan, labeled as "Bryanism," is shown as a germ, symbolizing his populist and progressive beliefs. Nearby, William Randolph Hearst, labeled as "Yellow Journalism," is depicted as a germ, representing the influence of sensationalist journalism on politics. Anarchism is represented by a bearded man, while Populism is symbolized by an old man. A firebrand is labeled "Platforms," with flames labeled "Chicago" and "Kansas City," referring to the contentious Democratic National Conventions held in those cities in 1868 and 1896, respectively. Other germs on the slide include "Free Riot" and "Free Silver," representing the violent and economic issues that were dividing the party. The overall message of the cartoon is that these various ideologies and issues were harming the Democratic Party and causing internal strife. This political cartoon is an interesting snapshot of the political climate in the United States during the early 20th century and highlights the challenges facing the Democratic Party during this time. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the complexities of American politics and the role of media in shaping public opinion.
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