'Only a Stepping-Stone,' Harper's Weekly caricature, 1906

Issue of 'Harper's Weekly, a Journal of Civilization' (volume L (volume 50), no. 2601) political magazine featuring a caricature of William Randolph Hearst as a scarecrow/straw-man stuffed with his own journals while stepping over the New York Capitol and Governor's office on his way to the White House and Presidency. The text beneath reads ""There is no doubt that Hearst will be elected President of the United States if he lives" -Arthur Brisbane, in the "North American Review"". The reverse side features commentaries. Circa October 27th, 1906.