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Black and white 10″ x 13 1/2″ ad that is for the Statler Hotel Chain. This ad is a five-frame cartoon that is encouraging everyone to vote. “1. – ‘Silent Sam’ they called him, but it really was a joke. For glasses crumbled, ceilings cracked whenever Sam spoke. His voice had great authority – it rang out loud and clear. Whenever he was smitten with a phrase or an idea”. “2. And Sam was at his best when he discussed affairs of state. He roundly scorned some policies, and some, he said were great. He took a satisfaction in the democratic way. His speech was free, and so he had a lot of things to say” “3. he didn’t vote four years ago – his wife was ailing then. Two years ago, it rained, and so he didn’t vote again. And though he likes to talk about the way his country’s run. He doesn’t use his loudest voice, when all is said and done”. “4. Once or twice he registered, but still he didn’t vote. And yet, when things go wrong, he screams, ‘These rascals got my goat’. Well, Sam, you win the booby prize, you win it in a walk. If you don’t vote, you haven’t really earned the right to squawk” “5. Our vote’s a precious heritage – it means we have a choice. In how we will be governed, Sam, your vote’s your loudest voice. So don’t be silent any more – speak up and have your say. For every single vote will count this next election day”.
Source: October 20, 1952 Life magazine.
