Ralph Yardley (American, 1878-1961) A Ringer and

Ralph Yardley (American, 1878-1961) A Ringer and In His Grip, Stockton Record newspaper cartoons (two works), June 1942 India ink and lithographic crayon on heavyweight paper 9-1x2 x 8 inches (24.1 x 20.3 cm) (each, image) Each signed lower right: Ralph Yardley from Stockton Record Cartoonist and illustrator Ralph W. Yardley created editorial cartoons for The San Francisco Examiner, The New York Globe, and The Stockton Record (California) over a 57-year career. He is known for his comic features The Adventures of Ping and Pong, Have You Seen Alonzo?, and Do You Remember? His art appeared on the covers of popular magazines such as Harper's, Leslie's and Woman's World. From 1922 until after World War II he was the editorial cartoonist for the Stockton Record, where these two Uncle Sam originals were published. On June 10, 1942, A Ringer was published to inspire Americans to collect and turn in all scrap rubber to meet the need to recap tires and keep cars and trucks on the road during the emergency shortages caused by World War II. The cartoon's published subtitle reads: "The President's Call for Scrap Rubber May Keep our Cars Rolling." In His Grip published on June 30, 1942, marks the breaking of the Duquesne Spy Ring by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The network of spies and saboteurs working for the Third Reich was led by Frederick Duquesne and thirty-three arrests were made, effectively destroying German intelligence operations in the United States. Trials began in September, and all 33 were found guilty or confessed. Sentences were handed down on January 2, 1942. The cartoon's published subtitle reads: "Nazi-Trained Saboteur Rats Deserve Drastic Exemplary Punishment." (image size: 9.5" x 8") Included is the printed cartoon In His Grip clipped from the newspaper. Quantity: (2) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition
Very light toning to each sheet. A few scattered pin points of surface dirt and stray marks to margins. Wear and markings to margins of pages in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 11.125 x 9.25 inches and 11 x 9.125 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"