Milton R. Halladay (American, 1874-1961) Getting
Milton R. Halladay (American, 1874-1961) Getting The Weeds Out and In Order of Importance, Providence Journal newspaper cartoons (two works), 1940-1941 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 14-1x2 x 14 inches (36.8 x 35.6 cm) (Getting the Weeds Out, image) Each signed lower right: Halladay Milton Rawson Halladay was one of America's most popular editorial cartoonists in the first half of the 20th century, and his cartoons were syndicated nationally. In Providence, Rhode Island, he worked at the Telegram, The News and the Pawtucket Times. In 1900 he was hired to the art department of the Providence Journal, became the lead editorial cartoonist and retired from that paper in 1947. These two original cartoons on the same theme were published in 1940-1941, when the U.S. government's top priority was to increase production of armaments and deliver them to Britain which was face-to-face with the Nazi menace. In Getting the Weeds Out Uncle Sam wields the power of the National Defense Mediation Board (established March 19, 1941) to clear the "U. S. Defense Garden" of the weeds of "industrial strife" and clear the way to produce armaments to secure America's future in the dangerous world at war. The NDMB lasted ten months and settled many labor-management disputes yet eventually collapsed under pressure of the United Mine Workers strike in November. It was replaced by the National War Labor Board, a similar agency with additional powers. In Order of Importance shows Uncle Sam writing out orders for war supplies as Father Time, his hand on Sam's shoulder, underscores the order in which everything must be done: first, "Production" and second, "To get them to England." (image size: 14.5"x 13") The artist inscribed Getting the Weeds Out above and below his signature at lower right: "With Best Regards from Halladay to Murray Harris." Quantity: (2) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Light toning to each sheet. A few scattered handling dents with some soft creases to each, visible under raking light. A few light scattered pin points of surface dirt and stray pigment. Pin point abrasion at lower center extreme edge. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 15.25 x 14 inches and 14.5 x 13 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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Milton R. Halladay (American, 1874-1961) Getting The Weeds Out and In Order of Importance, Providence Journal newspaper cartoons (two works), 1940-1941 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 14-1x2 x 14 inches (36.8 x 35.6 cm) (Getting the Weeds Out, image) Each signed lower right: Halladay Milton Rawson Halladay was one of America's most popular editorial cartoonists in the first half of the 20th century, and his cartoons were syndicated nationally. In Providence, Rhode Island, he worked at the Telegram, The News and the Pawtucket Times. In 1900 he was hired to the art department of the Providence Journal, became the lead editorial cartoonist and retired from that paper in 1947. These two original cartoons on the same theme were published in 1940-1941, when the U.S. government's top priority was to increase production of armaments and deliver them to Britain which was face-to-face with the Nazi menace. In Getting the Weeds Out Uncle Sam wields the power of the National Defense Mediation Board (established March 19, 1941) to clear the "U. S. Defense Garden" of the weeds of "industrial strife" and clear the way to produce armaments to secure America's future in the dangerous world at war. The NDMB lasted ten months and settled many labor-management disputes yet eventually collapsed under pressure of the United Mine Workers strike in November. It was replaced by the National War Labor Board, a similar agency with additional powers. In Order of Importance shows Uncle Sam writing out orders for war supplies as Father Time, his hand on Sam's shoulder, underscores the order in which everything must be done: first, "Production" and second, "To get them to England." (image size: 14.5"x 13") The artist inscribed Getting the Weeds Out above and below his signature at lower right: "With Best Regards from Halladay to Murray Harris." Quantity: (2) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Light toning to each sheet. A few scattered handling dents with some soft creases to each, visible under raking light. A few light scattered pin points of surface dirt and stray pigment. Pin point abrasion at lower center extreme edge. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 15.25 x 14 inches and 14.5 x 13 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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