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A double-sided advertisement for Joseph B. Purdy uses Ulysses S. Grant's likeness. The writing at the bottom of the advertisement reads, "'I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.' Joseph B. Purdy, Fire-Works, Flags, Lanterns,…

Joseph Barton Corneau, husband of Octavia Roberts Corneau, stands with his hands in his pockets for a portrait. The photograph is signed "To my good friend Bert Buffum with affectionate regard, Barton Corneau."

Joseph Cannon sits for a portrait wearing a suit.

United States Representative Joseph Cannon poses for a portrait with his arms folded in front.

United States Representative Joseph Cannon stands on a stage with several seated women at the dedication of a memorial fountain placed in front of a government building in Danville. On verso: "Hon. J. G. Cannon, making a speech at Danville, Ills. on…

United States Representative Joseph Cannon speaks to a crowd from a gazebo at the 1914 Westfield Horse Show. On verso: "Westfield, Ill Oct 30-1914; Hon. J. G. Cannon, Dear sir: I enclose this thinking it may interest you, if not it may furnish you…

Joseph Cannon stands in front of a group of people on a stage at the laying of the cornerstone for the post office in Danville, Illinois.

A sketch of retiring United States Representative Joseph Cannon by Edward J. McGrath replicates the cover image of the first TIME Magazine drawn by William Oberhardt.Image caption: "J. G. Cannon, Danville, Ill. Speaker of House of Representatives."