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Goldsmith, J.S., fl. 1884; "Always against the People! Gov. Grover Cleveland, the chief of adulterators!!"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09762.01 Author/Creator: Goldsmith, J.S., fl. 1884; Place Written: unknown Type: Pamphlet Date: October 1884 Pagination: 5 p.; 22.9 x 29.6 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): PDF copy (image only)

One pamphlet entitled, "Always against the People! Gov. Grover Cleveland, the chief of adulterators!!" Printed in 1884 by J.S. Goldsmith. Item was printed to oppose Grover Cleveland's bid for President based on his veto of an anti-food adulteration bill while he was Governor of New York. Also states the effect that adulterated food has on the working class's health. Additionally, there are two satirical sketches where Cleveland is shown catering to death in exchange for political power and another where the Gravedigger's Union endorses Cleveland's bid.

The cartoon is the creation of J.S. Goldsmith, whose included letter requests compensation for the cartoon from the Republican National Committee.

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
Goldsmith, J.S., fl. 1884

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