William Norman Ritchie (American, 1866-1947) Tim

William Norman Ritchie (American, 1866-1947) Time For Patriots and Not Propaganda and The Peace Zone, Boston Post newspaper cartoons (two works), circa 1939 India ink on heavyweight paper 14-3x4 x 11-1x2 inches (37.5 x 29.2 cm) (Time For Patriots and Not Propaganda, image) 14-1x2 x 11-1x2 inches (36.8 x 29.2 cm) (The Peace Zone, image) Each signed lower right: Norman In July, 1892 William Norman Ritchie began work at the Boston Post, and for the next fifty years he served as the newspaper's editorial cartoonist. He was well-versed in politics and counted among his friends and acquaintances Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Calvin Coolidge. He consistently signed his cartoons "Norman." His two originals prominently feature Uncle Sam. In Ritchie's Time for Patriots and Not Propaganda Uncle Sam stands firm against American interests that want to bring about a violent confrontation with Mexico. It was likely published in the 1910s when relations with the country's southern neighbor were at a low ebb. Revolution and civil war raging in Mexico spilled over into the US. Germany had saboteurs based in Mexico during World War I and encouraged the Mexican government to enter World War I on its side to recover territory lost to the USA in the 19th century. The Peace Zone original (image size: 14.5" x 11.5") appeared in the newspaper in 1939 and reflects public and congressional sentiment in the United States that urged America to avoid entanglement in wars brewing in Europe and Asia. It does so by reference to President Franklin Roosevelt's 1939 proclamation that designated November 23 of that year as Thanksgiving Day. The change from November 30 was resisted by some, yet Uncle Sam makes the most of it, declaring that "Two Thanksgiving Days are none too many for us to offer up thanks over here!" Quantity: (2) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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Toning to largest sheet. Diagonal crease at upper right corner of smallest example, not affecting central image. A few light handling dents through upper region of teach, not affecting figures and visible under raking light. A few scattered extremely faint pin points of surface dirt. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 16 x 12 inches and 15.5 x 12.25 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"