STUMP SPEAKING 1854 GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM.
Stump speeches on the frontier in the 1800's were lively events. Hard spirits flowed liberally amongst the spectators. Stories were I am sure swapped along with jokes as the pols tried to woo their votes. Not unlike today when our pols fill us with far-fetched stories and promises that are as believeable as Dr. Seuss, but not nearly as entertaining.
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