Digital and Critical Curation (MUSE 359)

Items

• The Right of Way
  Drawing signed "Clubb" in the bottom right corner. depicts a group of objects labeled coal prices scandal, high taxes, fall campaings.hi costolivin', unemployment conference, strikes, and seperate peace looking at a car that just honked and drive past. In the bottom panel, they are once again looking at the car labeled world's series baseball games with a man labeled "public" driving away leaving dust clouds.
• The Impuldence of Some Servents
  Drawing signed "Clubb" in the bottom right corner. depicts a cook labeled "miller public service commission serving "the public" a dish called "metered services seasoned with high rates". The other chef labeled "bell monopoly" is saying to the chef "Say you! What'd'yu think I cooked it up for?". The main cook is saying to the customer "you eat that and stop your nonsense". The table cloth is labeled with "dont telephone, travel", and "the people be squeezed". The bottom right corner shows the back door and a busket next to it with the 1888 and 1889 contracts in it.
• Here's Your Taxi!
  Drawing signed "Clubb" in the bottom right corner. depicts a man driving a GOP Car with wheels labeled high tarrif, big navy, and seperate peace. The driver is drawing on the window "to normalcy". He is honking the car infront of a house labeled "the public". Behind the driver is a book labeled best minds' road book. There are golf clubs on the car.
• More Business in Government.
  The cartoon depicts two men facing each other. The man on the left is disheveled, with wide eyes and holding a document titled "PUBLIC DEMAND FOR REDUCED FOOD PRICES." He is labeled "G.O.P. SENATE," suggesting he represents the Republican faction of the Senate concerned with public demands. The man on the right, looking dismissive with a cigar in his mouth and a cane in hand, responds with "FURGIT IT!" He carries multiple signs on his back, reading "LOCAL BUSINESS LOBBY" and a list including "PRODUCERS, WHOLESALERS, RETAILERS, &C.," indicating his allegiance to business interests over public concerns. The cartoon is titled "More Business in Government."
• Both Shades - Light and Dark.
  The cartoon features three characters at a dinner table. The central figure is serving two others and is offering, with a sarcastic tone, "—AND MAY I NOT HELP YOU TO SOME OF 'THE LIGHT MEAT?'" The guests are labeled "BITTER ENDERS" and "G.O.P. LEAGUE-RESERVATIONISTS," representing two opposing political factions or views. Each guest holds a plate with their respective labels, and additional plates on the table are labeled with "THE MESSAGE," "SOME KIND OF ASSOCIATION," and "COOKED TO A TURN," hinting at political maneuvering. The scene is titled "Both Shades, Light and Dark."
• Baited and Set.
  The cartoon shows a massive bell labeled "BELL TELEPHONE MONOPOLY" dominating the scene. Inside the bell, various papers are attached; one is clearly labeled "EXORBITANT RATES," while others have indistinct writing, suggesting negative aspects of the monopoly. A figure, labeled "FATHER KNOCKS," stands to the right of the bell, looking up at it with a critical expression. He holds a hammer in his hand, which may symbolize the intent to challenge or "ring" the bell, indicating a call for change or action against the monopoly. The words "THE PEOPLE BE PLEASED" are also attached to the clapper of the bell, implying a sarcastic or critical statement about the public's satisfaction with the telephone monopoly.
• Well Spent.
  The cartoon by John Scott Clubb features various individuals engaging in conversations about donating money during the Christmas season. Each panel shows different characters discussing or committing to a charitable contribution, whether it’s treating themselves, supporting a colleague’s family, or contributing to a communal fund for a cause such as "CRIPPLED CHILDREN" or surprising an elderly lady who washes dishes. The overarching theme is the spirit of giving and the various ways people are asked to contribute during the holiday period.
• Popular Queue Lines.
  In the top panel of the cartoon, a long line of people waits outside a building with a sign stating "BATH HOUSE. LINE UP FOR A LOCKER." The individuals in line display a variety of expressions, and one man in a robe, holding soap and a brush, turns to a fully clothed woman beside him, suggesting, "WHY NOT GO IN JUST AS YOU ARE, SARAH?"The middle panel features a crowd of customers being directed towards "PALM BEACH SUITS," with the customers exhibiting different reactions, some looking inquisitively while a clerk behind the counter attends to the merchandise.In the bottom panel, a scene shows an older man with a beard pushing a cart labeled "ICE BY THE POUND" on a track, with a line of people each pushing their own cart. The carts are labeled with various items such as "SCRAP" and "EMPTY," and the people pushing them have somber expressions.The caption at the bottom of the cartoon reads "Popular Queenside indoor sport."
• Don't Telephone - Travell
  The cartoon is a four-panel black and white drawing by John Scott Clubb.The cartoon is a four-panel black and white drawing by John Scott Clubb. In the first panel, a man in a suit urgently speaks into a candlestick telephone, saying "CENTRAL? F-I-R-E!! 23 B-E-R-N-E STREET!" There's a sign beside him indicating it's an emergency call. The second panel shows the same man, now with smoke billowing around him, repeating his message to Central about the fire on Berne Street. The third panel is similar to the second, with the man now almost completely engulfed in thick smoke, still trying to report the fire. In the fourth panel, the man has disappeared into the smoke, with only his feet and the bottom of the telephone visible. From the smoke, a speech bubble emerges with the telephone operator's voice calmly asking, "NUMBER, PLEASE?"
• Keep the Pot Boiling.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at the bottom right, captioned "Keep the Pot Boiling." This cartoon depicts a wintry outdoor scene with snowfall, and a building is visible in the background. In the foreground stands a figure swathed in heavy winter clothing, marked by a placard that reads "LOCAL VOTING TRUST," Suspended from a tripod above a pot is a sign stating "HELP give the POOR BELL TELEPHONE MONOPOLY a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!" The pot is labeled "ROCHESTER TELEPHONE CORPORATION," A piece of paper on the ground reads "A Prosperous New Year to the Service at $1.50 per Hour,"
• His Master's Voice.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at the bottom right. It illustrates an office setting with a partition wall. To the left, a startled dog is labeled "Miller Public Service Commission," sitting on a mat, with its gaze fixed on two cats to the right, seen through an open doorway. The dog appears to be responding to a command, as indicated by a speech bubble "SIC 'EM, TIGE!" The cats are labeled "1888 Contract" and "1889 Contract," The scene includes a candlestick telephone labeled "Bell Telephone Monopoly" and a sign above the doorway stating "THE PEOPLE BE SQUEEZED!" The cartoon is titled "His Master's Voice."
• At It Again.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at bottom right depicts two men in a bed. The main subject is "DAYLIGHT SAVING QUESTION" The men are arguing whether they should get up at 3am to start farming or if they should get another hour of sleep.
• Game Postponed.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at bottom right depicts an old man sitting on his porch. There is rain caused by the "Idemnity storm and a sign in his yard is labeled "EUROPEAN LINKS" He is smoking a cigar. In his lap there is a book titled "GOLF RULES BY BEST MINDS", and hanging off the back of his chair is a golf bag labeled "Foreign PROGRAMME", the clubs are labeled "SEPERATE", "PEACE", "WORLD", and "ASSOCIATION"
• Scandalous.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at bottom right. Depicts three men sitting outside the " PINE-HILL GARAGE" which is closed due to the Rochester Exposition. They are complaining about the gas station being closed.
• Off For a Rest.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at bottom right. Depicts a family(mom, dad, and son) going on vacation in their car. They are brining some suitcases, a "COOKING OUTFIT" and a "TENT" The list labeled "VACATION ITINERARY" is abnormally long and the son's response to this is "YOU"LL HAVE TO STEP ON TH' GAS, PA, IF WE MAKE IT!
• The Stay-At-Homes
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at bottom right. Depicts three overweight men named "COAL PRICES", "FOOD PRICES", and "HIGH RENTS" They are relaxing and smoking cigars. There is a bell in the forground with a label that reads "ONE RING BRINGS THE CONSUMER" The Men are discussing their plans. One asks "GOIN' TO TAKE A VACATION THIS SUMMER BOYS?" The others respond "NOT ME!" and "NOR ME!, GOIN' TO STICK RIGHT ON THE JOB!"
• The Can Shortage is Here
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at bottom right. Depicts a surpised woman entering her fruit cellar, the shelves are fully stocked. There is text saying "ALL READY TO CAN, AND - NOT A SINGLE EMPTY CAN IN SIGHT."
• Shocking.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at bottom right. shows a chicken with an elephant head with "G.O.P." on its wing. It is sitting on eggs labeled with "HAGUE TRIBUNAL", "INTERNATIONAL COURT", and "SOME KIND OF GET-TOGETHER". One of the eggs, labeled "ASSOCIATION OF NATIONS", has hatched a chick with the head of a donkey.
• To the New Swimmin Hole
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at the bottom right, titled "To The New Swimming Hole." This cartoon depicts a lively scene with a group of figures at the edge of a body of water, labeled "DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE." One enthusiastic character in the foreground, labeled "US," is undressed for a swim and beckons others with the phrase "COME ON, BOYS!" The character seems eager and carefree. Behind him, there are four more characters. Each of these figures represents a nation, as indicated by labels on their hats or clothing.
• The Rich Millionaire.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at the bottom right, titled "The 'Rich Millionaire'." The cartoon features two anthropomorphic figures in the foreground. The larger figure on the left is drawn with a stout build, wearing a top hat and smoking a cigar, labeled "JOBS" across his chest and belly. This character is also wearing a sash that reads "G.O.P. ORGANIZATION" and appears self-assured with a pompous demeanor. The smaller figure on the right, appearing more meek and modest, holds a bundle of papers labeled "CAMPAIGN FUNDS SURPLUS," "ROCHESTER DEFICIT," and a paper roll indicating "$4,230 DEFICIT."
• Nearing the End.
  In the black and white pencil-drawn cartoon, there is a donkey facing to the right, with its mouth open as if braying. The donkey is wearing a harness with the words "DEMOCRATIC PARTY" written across a draped blanket over its back. The donkey also has a bit and reins, suggesting it’s being used for work or is under control. Above the donkey, the words "HEE HAW!" are written, indicating the sound it is making. In the foreground, there is a wooden sign planted in the ground that reads "MARCH 4TH 1921." Right next to it, written on the ground, is "EIGHT YEARS OF HARD WORK." The background is a simple rural scene with a fence, fields, and a small structure in the distance. The artist's signature, "Clubb," is in the lower right corner.
• Another Schooner Wercked.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at the bottom right. Features an oversized, overturned mug labeled "MEDICINE-BEER" with its contents spilling out, forming the words "NO BEER FOR THE SICK". Above the mug, a prescription reads "TWO TEASPOONFULS BEFORE MEALS UPON RETIRING. —M.D."
• They're Biting Today.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at the bottom right. Depicts a character labeled "Consumer" seated on a dock with a fishing rod, attached to a "Rochester Retail-Merchants Fishing Pond" sign. The consumer has caught a striped pajama with his fishing line, expressing delight with the speech bubble: "WOW!! A DANDY STRIPED PAJAMA!" The pond is filled with various retail items..
• Old Calamity Bridge
  Drawing signed "Clubb" in the bottom right corner. depicts a bridge collapsed called transportation question. One end of the bridge says high market prices for consumers, and the other reads exorbitant freight charges. The left side shows a man looking down at the bridge with a cart labele farm afrm products.
• Decoy Duck.
  Drawing signed "Clubb" at bottom right. Portrays a hunting man labeled as "The Old Guard" in a boat surrounded by dead ducks labeled as "Hyphen Vote" and "Suffragist Vote," aiming a shotgun at a duck labeled "Hughes" in reference to Charles Evans Hughes, former U.S. Secretary of State.