This image ran in a supplement to the December 29, 1900 Minneapolis Journal called The Journal Junior. The caption reads, “A look to the future: The boy of the present has a glimpse of the twentieth century boy.” Minneapolis Journal cartoonist Charles Lewis Bartholomew, better known as Bart, drew it.
My nerd-excitement was off the charts when I found this image. In the lead up to 1901 there were many illustrations (speculating about future technology) which were syndicated in newspapers across the country. Because so many illustrations were re-used in newspapers, it’s rare for me to find images of this era that I’ve never seen before. This illustration, however, was completely new to me and I’m thankful to the Minnesota Historical Society for keeping their microfilm in such great condition.
