Signature by CANNON, Joseph G. "Uncle Joe" (1836-1926)

The very first issue of "Time Magazine" -- March 3, 1923 -- pictured on its front cover this Illinois politician known as "Uncle Joe," a colorful Republican who served in Congress for close to half a century (1873-1923) and as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1903 to 1911. Bold signature and date ("June 5, 1922") in black ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Very good. Faint age toning. Typed three-line text along top reads: "'Uncle Joe' Cannon, Danville, Ills. Oldest member of U.S. House of Representatives. Now serving 23rd term. Age 86 years." A nice example signed near the end of his remarkable five-decade Congressional career.