Discovered some anti-restriction propaganda from the Spanish flu era

A black-and-white political cartoon from 1918 shows a man with a terrified expression, wearing a large bow tie and a sash that reads 'ANTI-INFLUENZA PRECAUTIONS'. He is standing next to a poster announcing 'VICTORY AT LAST GERMANY SURRENDERS ARMISTICE TERMS'. The caption below reads 'GAGGED ENTHUSIASM' and quotes an Auckland citizen: 'Who says I'm not patriotic? Just wait until I get these bonds off.'

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