An Unconfirmed Report states - Rumours, H. M. Bateman, WW1
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An Unconfirmed Report states - Rumours, H. M. Bateman, WW1
" An unconfirmed report states - Rumour." This Bateman cartoon warns the readers against passing on potentially important information during wartime to friends. The character at the beginning of the cartoon sees a carriage with its blinds down and decides to tell his friends, who then pass on the information to their friends until eventually one of the men sells his story to the newspapers. Similar to the Careless talk costs lives posters of the Second World War, this illustration encourages readers to keep any secrets to themselves lest they fall into the wrong hands. Date: 1914
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An Unconfirmed Report States - Rumour
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a thought-provoking and timely cartoon by renowned British satirist, H.M. Bateman, published in 1914 during the early days of World War I. The illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the potential consequences of careless talk during wartime, a message that remains relevant even a century later. In the cartoon, a man standing on a street corner is intrigued by a carriage with its blinds drawn. He excitedly shares his observation with a group of friends, who in turn pass on the information to their acquaintances. The chain reaction continues until the rumor reaches a journalist, who buys the story from a man in a pub and publishes it in the newspapers. The caption reads, "An unconfirmed report states - Rumour." Bateman's illustration is a powerful commentary on the dangers of spreading unverified information, particularly during times of war. The image encourages readers to exercise caution and discretion when sharing information, lest it fall into the wrong hands and cause unnecessary alarm or harm. The use of a carriage with drawn blinds, a common sight during the era, adds to the intrigue and mystery of the situation, while the inclusion of a journalist and newspapers underscores the potential far-reaching consequences of careless talk. This historical cartoon is an essential addition to any collection focused on World War I, propaganda, or the history of journalism. Its enduring message about the importance of verifying information before sharing it continues to resonate with audiences today.
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