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CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895. A Horrible Wish
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CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895. A Horrible Wish
CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895.
A Horrible Wish. Parson Biffbang (of Deadgulch, to Alkali Ike)- " See here, Ike, that makes seven times you ve gone out t see a man, an th sermon ain t half over yet. Now, nex Sunday you bring yer bottle with yer. Ef yer don t I hope yer ll die an go t New York." Cartoon, American, 1895
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1895 Alcohol Blue Laws Congregation Drinking Drunk Legal Parson Person Political Preacher Sunday
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The print titled "CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895. A Horrible Wish" captures a humorous yet thought-provoking moment from the turn of the century in America. Depicting a cartoon scene, it showcases Parson Biffbang of Deadgulch scolding Alkali Ike for repeatedly leaving during the sermon to see someone. The parson suggests that next Sunday, Ike should bring his bottle with him and if he fails to do so, he hopes that Ike will die and go to New York. This satirical cartoon reflects the strict enforcement of blue laws prevalent during that era. Blue laws were regulations aimed at restricting certain activities on Sundays, particularly alcohol consumption and entertainment. In this context, Parson Biffbang's sarcastic remark about bringing a bottle to church highlights the hypocrisy surrounding these laws. The image also offers insights into social dynamics and attitudes towards drinking at the time. It portrays men congregating in what appears to be a saloon-like setting rather than attending church attentively. The juxtaposition between religious devotion and indulgence in alcohol adds an element of irony. Overall, this lithograph serves as both political commentary and comic relief by shedding light on societal norms surrounding alcohol consumption during an era marked by temperance movements and moral reform efforts across America.
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