Category Archives: Prohibition Party

Bidwell Cartoon

Posted on March 30, 2020 by nancyleek

John Bidwell is struggling to carry the burden of two nominations for governor of California in this cartoon by Charles W. Saalburg from The Wasp, August 23, 1890. Most of the political cartoons that appeared in the Wasp over one … Continue reading →

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Politics and John Bidwell

Posted on September 26, 2016 by nancyleek

It’s an election year again and the day to cast your vote for president (and other offices) is just around the corner. The two major parties have put forth their candidates and many people are not happy with the choices … Continue reading →

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Bidwell Campaign Song

Posted on March 5, 2015 by nancyleek

As long as we are on the topic of political campaign songs, here’s another one. This is from Bidwell’s run for president on the Prohibition Party ticket in 1892. Bidwell’s vice-presidential running mate was James B. Cranfill of Texas. This … Continue reading →

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