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Pucks valentines. Illustration shows at center a valentine card featuring President Theodore Roosevelt as cupid surrounded by other valentines featuring two European leaders (William II of Germany and Nicholas II of Russia), a prophet (Dowie), American industrial figures (Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Morgan) and politicians (Bryan, Parker, and Fairbanks), a Russian admiral (Rozhestvensky), a man identified only as Tom who writes a thousand words per minute on typewriters, and a Wall Street con artist (Chadwick). Date 1905 February 8. Pucks valentines. Illustration shows at center a valentine card featuring President Theodore Roosevelt as cupid surrounded by other valentines featuring two European leaders (William II of Germany and Nicholas II of Russia), a prophet (Dowie), American industrial figures (Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Morgan) and politicians (Bryan, Parker, and Fairbanks), a Russian admiral (Rozhestvensky), a man identified only as Tom who writes a thousand words per minute on typewriters, and a Wall Street con artist (Chadwick). Date 1905 February 8
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February 8, 1905: A Colorful Assemblage of Valentines from Puck Magazine This delightful illustration from Puck Magazine, published on February 8, 1905, showcases an array of intriguing Valentines. At the center, President Theodore Roosevelt dons the wings of Cupid, spreading love and diplomacy among the world's leaders and influential figures. Surrounding Roosevelt, we find a diverse cast of characters. Two European monarchs, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, are depicted in their regal attire, perhaps symbolizing the complex political landscape of the time. A prophet, John Alexander Dowie, is included, likely representing the spiritual and religious aspects of the holiday. American industrial giants Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and J.P. Morgan are also present, reflecting the economic might of the United States. Politicians William Jennings Bryan, Mark Hanna, and Joseph B. Foraker are included, representing the political climate of the era. A Russian admiral, Rozhestvensky, is shown, possibly alluding to the ongoing Russo-Japanese War. An intriguing figure identified only as 'Tom' is depicted furiously typing a thousand words per minute, symbolizing the burgeoning power of the written word. Lastly, a Wall Street con artist, Chadwick, is depicted with a sly grin, representing the darker side of human nature. This vibrant and eclectic illustration encapsulates the spirit of Puck Magazine, which often used satire and humor to comment on the social, political, and cultural issues of the day.
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