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The General Election - Intelligent Voters
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The General Election - Intelligent Voters
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Intelligent Voters. A mild satire as a bunch of working class rural yokels of Mudford take great interest in the finest small print of a prospective candidates policies and promises to his constituents!
1908
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Media ID 20528767
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Address Binks Bradshaw Butcher Comedy Constituents Countrymen Election Free Governance Intelligent Landowner List Percy Policies Policy Process Promised Read Reads Satire Satirical Silly Venner Vote Voters Yokels Mudford
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In this delightfully humorous and satirical postcard from the early 1900s, titled "The General Election - Intelligent Voters," we find ourselves in the quaint village of Mudford, where even the most unsuspecting rural yokels take great interest in the intricacies of political policies and promises. The scene unfolds in a cozy, dimly lit room, filled with a motley crew of Mudford's finest. A butcher, a landowner, a child, and a group of working-class men gather around a table, their faces illuminated by the flickering light of a single oil lamp. Their eyes are glued to a lengthy political address, with a determined look of concentration etched upon their faces. At the head of the table, Percy Venner, the local postmaster, reads aloud from a thick pile of campaign literature. His finger traces the small print of the policies and promises, his brow furrowed in deep thought. The men lean in, listening intently, their eyes darting between the postcard and the document in Percy's hands. In the background, a sign bearing the name of the prospective candidate, Binks, hangs on the wall. The men of Mudford may be simple country folk, but they are not to be underestimated. They understand that their vote is a powerful tool, and they are determined to use it wisely. This charming postcard, part of the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, offers a lighthearted glimpse into the political process of yesteryear. It reminds us that no matter the era, the importance of being an informed voter remains a constant. And, as we can see from the determined expressions on these men's faces, even the most unsuspecting individuals can make a difference.
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