Dan Dowling (American, 1906-1993) Relieves The O

Dan Dowling (American, 1906-1993) Relieves The Old Headache and You Bet the Lady of the House Is In!, Omaha World Herald newspaper cartoons (two works), 1941 India ink, blue pencil, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) (Relieves The Old Headache, image) 10-1x4 x 8-3x4 inches (26.0 x 22.2 cm) (You Bet the Lady of the House Is In!, image) Each signed lower right: Dowling After the fall of Denmark and Norway to Germany in May-June 1940 British forces occupied Iceland to forestall a German takeover. In July 1941, the United States took over responsibility for the defense of the strategically important island. Relieves the Old Headache was published on July 9, 1941. Uncle Sam reads "Mein Kampf" to learn more about the Nazi menace while soothing his headache with a block of Iceland. In the early years of World War II Germany established networks of agents and sympathizers in South American countries focused on espionage, propaganda and economic influence. You Bet the Lady of the House Is In was published on May 17, 1941. It portrays Uncle Sam, marketing "U.S. Goods," as he comes face to face with Adolf Hitler, who has already set up housekeeping in South America. (image size: 10.25" x 8.75") Cartoonist Dan Dowling joined the Associated Press in New York in 1933 then moved in 1937 to the Omaha World Herald. Following service in World War II he landed at the New York Herald Tribune. When the Herald Tribune folded, he signed on at the Kansas City Star and became its lead cartoonist. Both originals were published in the Omaha World Herald and syndicated to newspapers throughout the United States. These two originals are inscribed and signed by the artist "For Murray Harris from Dan Dowling" and "Sincerest good wishes Dan Dowling." Quantity: (2) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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Light toning to each sheet. Very minor bumps to corners of each with light subsequent creases, not affecting central image. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 10.75 x 8.75 inches and 11 x 9.5 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"