Ted Brown (American, 1876-1942) That New Watch-D

Ted Brown (American, 1876-1942) That New Watch-Dog Kennel and Always a New Deal Housing Problem, New York Herald Tribune newspaper cartoons (two works), 1937-1940 India ink on heavyweight paper 13-3x4 x 10-3x4 inches (34.9 x 27.3 cm) (That New Watch-Dog Kennel, image) 15 x 10-3x4 inches (38.1 x 27.3 cm) (Always a New Deal..., image) Each signed in lower region: T Brown Edward Scott "Ted" Brown participated in the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush and spent three+ years working at a variety of jobs in mining camps. He returned to his home state of Minnesota, took up an art apprenticeship in St. Louis, and worked as a commercial artist before becoming a newspaper artist in 1904 with the Chicago Daily News. Mr. Brown joined the staff of the New York Herald Tribune in 1925, where he remained for 17 years until his death. In the 1910s he created several comic strips and contributed to those by other cartoonists. His editorial cartoons for the Herald Tribune supplemented those of Jay N. "Ding" Darling and were syndicated to newspapers throughout the United States. His style of drawing was more cartoony and less illustrative than many of his contemporaries. That New Watch-Dog Kennel was published in May 1937 and comments on President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1937 move to reduce government spending on relief and stimulus programs, in a sharp break from his previous policies. He perceived that America was emerging from the Depression, yet the economy was weaker than he thought. There was a drop in stock prices, a sharp increase in unemployment, and a painful recession. The following year's policy made a U-turn back to massive federal spending. Always a New Deal Housing Problem appeared in August 1940 and put Uncle Sam in a worrisome position given the paltry state of "U.S. Defenses" as Europe plunged into World War II. President Roosevelt put up a brave front in the "Beware of the Dogs!!" sign yet it was well known that the US needed to move quickly to restore its military strength in a dangerous world. (image size: 15" x 10.75") Quantity: (2) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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Light toning to each with notable line of toning along upper edge of Always a New Deal... Small horizontal crease at left edge partially affecting image, visible under raking light. A few light scattered pin points of surface dirt, light stains, and handling smudges visible in areas of negative space and along extreme edges. Faint stain lower right of That New Watch–– partially affecting figure in lower right. Wear and markings to margins of pages in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 16 x 13 inches and 17.25 x 13.25 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"