THE COMEDIES OF THE GREAT TRAGEDY

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STUDY OF A PRUSSIAN HOUSEHOLD HAVING ITS MORNING HATE

STUDY OF A PRUSSIAN HOUSEHOLD HAVING ITS MORNING HATE

February 24, 1915.


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THE ROAD TO RUSSIA

German Bird. "I see it doesn't say anything about eagles."

August 26, 1914.


The Hohenzollern

The Hohenzollern (megaphonically). "Take courage, my brave Germans. Your Kaiser is prepared to sacrifice a million of you."

August 26, 1914.


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Let us prey

German Kaiser. "Let us prey."

September 9, 1914.


The Hunter Hunted

The Hunter Hunted

[With acknowledgments to Mr. J. C. Dollman.]

September 16, 1914.


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Admiral of the Atlantic

Admiral of the Atlantic (to himself). "It is My Imperial pleasure to present You with the Order of the Masthead Broom (First Class) in recognition of Your conspicuous success in sweeping the seas."

September 23, 1914.


The Wolff

The Wolff. "Good morning, my dear Little Red Riding Hood. Wouldn't you like me to tell you one of my pretty tales?"

Little Miss Holland. "Thanks; but I'm NOT Little Red Riding Hood, and I don't want any of your fairy stories."

September 23, 1914.


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A GARGOYLE OF NOTRE DAME DE PARIS

A GARGOYLE OF NOTRE DAME DE PARIS

(With acknowledgements to the etching by M. MÉryon.)

Spirits of evil, when they're thrown
Out of a Church, are turned to stone;
But the above was petrified
Even before he got inside.

October 28, 1914.


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LATEST DEVICE OF THE ENEMY

LATEST DEVICE OF THE ENEMY

Learning to sing "It's a long, long way to Tipperary" for the purpose of deceiving the Allies.

November 4, 1914.


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A Prussian Court-painter

A Prussian Court-painter earning an Iron Cross by painting pictures in praise of the Fatherland for neutral consumption

November 11, 1914.


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UNRECORDED EVENTS IN THE HISTORY OF THE WAR

UNRECORDED EVENTS IN THE HISTORY OF THE WAR

German soldiers being roused to enthusiasm by the "Hymn of Hate"

December 16, 1914.


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THE IRON CROSS EPIDEMIC

THE IRON CROSS EPIDEMIC

Captain of a German cruiser, hurrying home after shelling health-resort, gives orders to lighten the ship for the sake of speed.

December 23, 1914.


HOW TO BRING UP A HUN

HOW TO BRING UP A HUN

The Teutonic substitute for Milk

November 11, 1914.


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Looks very tempting

Turkey. "Looks very tempting and fruity; but what I want to know is, who's going to pay the doctor's bill if complications ensue?"

September 9, 1914.


FAITH

FAITH

December 9, 1914.


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Suez Canal

Voice on telephone (from Berlin). "Well, have you dammed the Suez Canal yet?"

Turk. "Yes—often!"

February 10, 1915.


THE ROAD TO RUSSIA

Turk. "I say, you fellows! Do you see the other Allies are pooling their Funds? Capital idea!"

February 17, 1915.


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IN THE SPRING A YOUNG MAN'S FANCY

"IN THE SPRING A YOUNG MAN'S FANCY——"

The Crown Prince. "I DON'T BELIEVE I WAS MEANT TO WIN BATTLES; I BELIEVE I WAS MEANT TO BE LOVED."

April 28, 1915.


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German Kaiser

German Kaiser. "We are not satisfied with Our moustache; it seems to need support on the Eastern side."

September 2, 1914.


FOR NEUTRAL CONSUMPTION

FOR NEUTRAL CONSUMPTION

September 2, 1914.


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WILLIAM THE GALLANT

WILLIAM THE GALLANT

The Kaiser, by gifts of roses, has been trying to ingratiate himself with the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, whose country he has invaded in defiance of treaty obligations.

January 20, 1915.


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