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Canal business is business. Illustration shows a bloated old man, his hat labeled Trusts, sitting on the US Customs building, the tiny figure of Leslie Shaw in his vest pocket, and anchored to a man bound by the Dingley Tariff, is distressed as Uncle Sam takes a giant stride across the ocean to Europe where he can purchase American Goods Cheap. Date 1905 June 7. Canal business is business. Illustration shows a bloated old man, his hat labeled Trusts, sitting on the US Customs building, the tiny figure of Leslie Shaw in his vest pocket, and anchored to a man bound by the Dingley Tariff, is distressed as Uncle Sam takes a giant stride across the ocean to Europe where he can purchase American Goods Cheap. Date 1905 June 7
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is a powerful and thought-provoking political cartoon published in Puck magazine on June 7, 1905. The illustration depicts a bloated old man, labeled as "Trusts," sitting atop the US Customs building, with a tiny figure of Leslie Shaw in his vest pocket. Shaw was a well-known advocate for free trade and lower tariffs. Anchored to the man bound by the Dingley Tariff, Shaw looks distressed as Uncle Sam takes a giant stride across the ocean towards Europe, where he can purchase American goods cheaply. The Dingley Tariff, passed in 1897, was a significant protectionist legislation that raised tariffs on various imported goods to protect American industries. The cartoonist's intent is to highlight the negative consequences of protectionist policies, as Uncle Sam's actions lead to economic strain for American businesses and workers. The image of the bloated "Trusts" figure represents the monopolistic corporations that benefited from the tariffs, while Shaw, the advocate for free trade, is held back. This powerful cartoon reflects the political and economic debates of the early 20th century, as the United States grappled with the complexities of international trade and the role of government in regulating industry. The image remains a poignant reminder of the ongoing tension between free trade and protectionism, and the potential impact on businesses and workers alike. This rights-managed image is available for use in various media projects, including books, magazines, and websites, subject to specific licensing terms and conditions. Please contact Mary Evans Picture Library for more information on licensing and usage fees. Keywords: political cartoon, Puck magazine, Dingley Tariff, free trade, protectionism, Leslie Shaw, Trusts, economic history, business, 1905, United States, international trade, cartoon, illustration.
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