McCutcheon lecture shows cartoons are easy to make
John T. McCutcheon, noted cartoonist, spoke to a full house about how to draw cartoons using paper boards and colored chalk. He urged avoiding malicious caricature, discussed his process for ideas, and noted public tastes while previewing Lincoln Steffens on December 3. The Rest Room benefit Dec 25 aims to repaper the Rest Room and fund improvements.
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John T. McCutcheon
McCutcheon
Eleventh Hour
Bird Center
Missouri
Lincoln Steffens
Town letter mocks correct spelling in mock plea
The Journal prints a humorous correspondence from a reader defending exact spelling against the chief executive's maneuvers with the spelling book. The letter, signed Kap Kelog, Esq., laments errors and urges adherence to kerekt spelen. Local notices note Ed Anderson's Midnight Flyer production and residents returning home after visits or travel.
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Krect Spein
Washington
Iowa
Jirnil
Daly
Urs
Kap Kelog
Cartoon Argues Trusts as Stock Subject in McCutcheon Panel
The Tribune notes McCutcheon’s cartoon uses a severed octopus emblem, with the President’s ax removing its tentacles, illustrating a stock subject. The piece warns repeated attacks by cartoonists can provoke sympathy for the subject and echoes last night’s discussion.
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McCutcheon
Tribune
Public justice follows malicious writing and cartoons
A writer who begins by aiming to harm someone through repeated assaults will face public backlash as justice for the abused individual is pursued. Malicious work returns to harm the author or artist, proving boomerang like in effect.
Great Thanksgiving Football Game Set For Muscatine YMCA
A Thanksgiving day clash between the Muscatine YMCA and the Washington Independents promises an entertaining contest with veteran players likely to showcase a spirited, hard fought game for local fans.
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Muscatine Y. M. C. A
Washington Independents
Athlophoros Promises Relief From Uric Acid Pain
The advertisement links nature’s effort to expel harmful uric acid with Athlophoros as the remedy. It claims the medicine dissolves uric acid, clears the blood, and rebuilds health, noting quick results and broad local support.
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