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bound issue from November 29, 1899; Vol XLVI, no. 1186. Lithographs address British and U.S. interventions in South Africa; U.S. international relations and trade with various European and South American countries. Lithographs include "'Wireless Telegraphy'" (title page; shows John Bull labeled "England" and carrying a Union Jack flag labeled "Good Will" and Uncle Sam holding an American Flag labeled "Good Will." Uncle Sam is standing on a mount of earth labeled "U.S." and John Bull is standing on a rocky surface labeled "South Africa"; "The Greatest Department Store on Earth--And Every Day a Bargain Day" (shows Uncle Sam standing behind the counter of a "Uncle Sam's Department Store," a sign labeled "Great Sale Going on Inside!" is seen next to the store's entrance. The store is filled with shoppers representing Germany, England, France, Russia, Italy, Mexico, Japan, China, Austria, and Turkey who are trying to purchase various commodities on a shelf behind Uncle Sam; shoppers are wearing stereotypical pieces of clothing. Commodities include "Steel Rails, Machinery, Provisions, Agricultural Implements, Clothing, Scientific Instruments, Chemicals, Grains, Tools" and bridges, iron works, battleships, trains, and ships are also shown.