Signs and divinations
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Signs and divinations
Signs and divinations. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon depicting the presidential candidates for the 1908 election, each learning their fortunes regarding the outcome of the election: Norman E. Mack as a palm reader telling William Jennings Bryan that his line of ambition is phenomenally long. Likewise your line of talk. You can t lose; Frank H. Hitchcock as a seer gazing into a crystal ball, which shows the face of Theodore Roosevelt, and telling William H. Taft that he sees nothing but success; Thomas L. Hisgen is reading cards labeled WR Hearst; Thomas E. Watson sees the word Cinch in the stars; Eugene W. Chafin is reading tea leaves; and Eugene V. Debs is dropping hot lead into a cauldron showing the White House. Date 1908 September 30. Signs and divinations. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon depicting the presidential candidates for the 1908 election, each learning their fortunes regarding the outcome of the election: Norman E. Mack as a palm reader telling William Jennings Bryan that his line of ambition is phenomenally long. Likewise your line of talk. You can t lose; Frank H. Hitchcock as a seer gazing into a crystal ball, which shows the face of Theodore Roosevelt, and telling William H. Taft that he sees nothing but success; Thomas L. Hisgen is reading cards labeled WR Hearst; Thomas E. Watson sees the word Cinch in the stars; Eugene W. Chafin is reading tea leaves; and Eugene V. Debs is dropping hot lead into a cauldron showing the White House. Date 1908 September 30
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1. Title: "Signs and Divinations: A Peek into the Fortunes of the 1908 Presidential Candidates" This vignette cartoon, dated September 30, 1908, from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the presidential race of that year through an intriguing and whimsical depiction of divination practices. The illustration showcases the major candidates engaging in various forms of fortune-telling as they seek guidance on the outcome of the upcoming election. In the center, Norman E. Mack, portrayed as a palm reader, assures William Jennings Bryan of his victory, emphasizing his long line of ambition and persuasive abilities. To Bryan's right, Frank H. Hitchcock, acting as a seer, gazes intently into a crystal ball, revealing the image of Theodore Roosevelt, assuring William H. Taft of his imminent success. Thomas L. Hisgen, depicted as a tarot card reader, studies the cards labeled with the initials of William Randolph Hearst. Across from him, Thomas E. Watson peers up at the stars, interpreting the constellations and discerning the word "Cinch," suggesting a sure win for himself. Eugene W. Chafin, the tea leaf reader, carefully examines the leaves in his cauldron, while Eugene V. Debs, the final candidate, drops hot lead into the same cauldron, hoping for a vision of the White House. This enchanting illustration offers a unique perspective on the 1908 presidential election, highlighting the candidates' belief in the power of divination to influence their campaign strategies and outcomes.
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