Poetry · Chapter
List of Illustrations explained
This chapter presents a series of illustrations depicting various scenes and characters, including political interactions, baseball games, fishing, hunting, golf, and other early 20th century activities.
What happens
This chapter presents a series of illustrations depicting various scenes and characters, including political interactions, baseball games, fishing, hunting, golf, and other early 20th century activities. The illustrations capture moments of humor, satire, and everyday life, often with dialogue bubbles and visual gags.
Themes in this chapter
Humor and Satire
The illustrations use visual puns, exaggerated situations, and dialogue to satirize politics, sports, and daily life.
Work and Profession
Many illustrations depict various professions, including politicians, baseball players, fishermen, hunters, and salesmen.
Community and Companionship
Scenes of baseball games, fishing trips, and social gatherings highlight communal activities and interactions.
Characters to notice
- John B. De Voney
Appears in an illustration with a 'For sale' sign in front of a car.
- Kid Gleason
Referenced in an illustration with a poster for 'The Old Roman' and socks labeled 'White Socks'.
- Edgewater Beach Hotel
A model of the Edgewater Beach Hotel appears on a desk in one illustration.
- Col. Chas. H. Ebbets
Referenced in an illustration with a sign 'Under the management of the Squire of Flatbush'.
- Dollar Bill
Mentioned in an illustration with a man holding a fountain pen and a book titled 'Book on Hand-ball'.
- Gene Greene
Appears in an illustration with a sign 'Gene Greene' on stage.
Key passages
“Write you up for 50,000?”
A bald man in a striped suit offers to write someone up for $50,000.
Illustration of a man with a fountain pen and a book titled 'Book on Hand-ball'.
“Wonder if I should go to th’ game today—or play a little golf?”
A man at a desk with a model of the Edgewater Beach Hotel and a bucket of coal labeled 'Miami Coal' ponders whether to attend a baseball game or play golf.
Illustration depicting leisure choices of a businessman.
“I’ll get him—Th’ l’il rascal.”
A man in a dark suit with a lantern and rifle says he will catch a small animal.
Nighttime hunting scene with a small animal in a tree.
“Aw, have a heart!”
A small animal at the top of a tree pleads for mercy.
Response to the hunter's threat.
“you’re good for another hundred years!”
A well-dressed man shakes hands with a long-nosed person and compliments their longevity.
Illustration of a handshake between two characters.
“Ah! A strike!”
A man in waders with a fishing pole exclaims when his line gets caught in a tree branch.
Fishing scene with a humorous twist.