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Charles Bartholomew (American, 1869-1949) Another Triumph in the Far North, Minneapolis Journal newspaper cartoon, February 21, 1910 India ink on heavyweight paper 15 x 13-1x4 inches (38.1 x 33.7 cm) (image) Signed lower left: Bart Charles L. Bartholomew began work at the Minneapolis Journal as a reporter and sometimes illustrator before he was able to convince editor J. S. McClain that a full-time cartoonist was what the newspaper needed to connect with readers and boost circulation. He became one of the first cartoonists to create a daily newspaper editorial cartoon and over the years covered international, national and local events and stories. His work was reprinted in newspapers throughout the United States and Europe, and he remained the paper's editorial cartoonist to 1915. He signed his cartoons "Bart." It was in 1890 that Bartholomew convinced the newspaper's editor to publish his regular editorial cartoon on the front page and organized a daily meeting to decide upon the issue that would be addressed. The cartoons usually focused on the major news stories, and it was the artist's wit and courage that made his work so popular. He donated most of his original drawings and proof sheets to the Minneapolis Public Library in 1933. They have been digitized and are available at the website of the Hennepin County Library. This striking original was published on the front page of the February 21, 1910, edition of the Minneapolis Journal and captioned "The Great American Trust seems to have discovered Alaska." It is a remarkable portrayal of the descent upon resource-rich Alaska by the Guggenheim-Morgan Syndicate in the early years of the 20th century as Uncle Sam sits idly by enjoying treats from a bag of gum drops. The issue gained national attention in 1910 when Congressional hearings of The House Committee on Public Lands were held regarding the unregulated building of railroads and exploitation of coal and mineral deposits. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Toning to sheet most visible along extreme edges. A few very scattered pin points of surface dirt. Pin point abrasion to lower region below letter K. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 17.25 x 15.75 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
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Charles Bartholomew (American, 1869-1949) Another Triumph in the Far North, Minneapolis Journal newspaper cartoon, February 21, 1910 India ink on heavyweight paper 15 x 13-1x4 inches (38.1 x 33.7 cm) (image) Signed lower left: Bart Charles L. Bartholomew began work at the Minneapolis Journal as a reporter and sometimes illustrator before he was able to convince editor J. S. McClain that a full-time cartoonist was what the newspaper needed to connect with readers and boost circulation. He became one of the first cartoonists to create a daily newspaper editorial cartoon and over the years covered international, national and local events and stories. His work was reprinted in newspapers throughout the United States and Europe, and he remained the paper's editorial cartoonist to 1915. He signed his cartoons "Bart." It was in 1890 that Bartholomew convinced the newspaper's editor to publish his regular editorial cartoon on the front page and organized a daily meeting to decide upon the issue that would be addressed. The cartoons usually focused on the major news stories, and it was the artist's wit and courage that made his work so popular. He donated most of his original drawings and proof sheets to the Minneapolis Public Library in 1933. They have been digitized and are available at the website of the Hennepin County Library. This striking original was published on the front page of the February 21, 1910, edition of the Minneapolis Journal and captioned "The Great American Trust seems to have discovered Alaska." It is a remarkable portrayal of the descent upon resource-rich Alaska by the Guggenheim-Morgan Syndicate in the early years of the 20th century as Uncle Sam sits idly by enjoying treats from a bag of gum drops. The issue gained national attention in 1910 when Congressional hearings of The House Committee on Public Lands were held regarding the unregulated building of railroads and exploitation of coal and mineral deposits. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Toning to sheet most visible along extreme edges. A few very scattered pin points of surface dirt. Pin point abrasion to lower region below letter K. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 17.25 x 15.75 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
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