This is a political cartoon from 1897 titled “The ‘New Journalism’ Beats Him.” It depicts a tall, stern-looking man in a black coat and top hat, representing a dime novel writer, being overshadowed by three children selling sensational newspapers. The man is holding a stack of books with titles like “How to Poison a Whole City” and “Murder.” The three children are dressed in period clothing and are each holding stacks of newspapers with titles like “Daily Cyclone of Crime,” “Daily Scoop,” “Daily Scandal Monger,” and “All the Sensation.” The background shows a busy street scene with buildings and people. A sign reads “Don’t Fail to Buy Sunday Slop Bucket.” The cartoon is a commentary on the rise of sensationalist journalism and its perceived negative impact on society, suggesting that the “new journalism” was more appealing to the public than dime novels. The style is typical of political cartoons from the late 19th century, with exaggerated features and bold lines. The colors are muted, with a focus on browns, greens, and reds. The cartoon is signed “E.H. Taylor.”