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The crafty traders and the easy Indians
The crafty traders and the easy Indians. Illustration shows Joseph G. Cannon and Nelson W. Aldrich dressed as a frontiersman labeled Licensed Trader offering trinkets labeled Pauper-Competition Scare, Steady-Work Yarn, Prosperity-For-All Bluff, Campaign Promises, Protection-For-Labor Josh, and Good-Crops-Due-to-Tariff Bluff, to men dressed as Natives, getting in return furs and skins labeled Graft-for-Monopoly, Right-of-the-Few-to-Tax-the-Many, Opportunities-to-Increase-the-Cost-of-Living, and Privilege-to-Levy-Tribute-on-the-American- Home. Date 1910 January 26. The crafty traders and the easy Indians. Illustration shows Joseph G. Cannon and Nelson W. Aldrich dressed as a frontiersman labeled Licensed Trader offering trinkets labeled Pauper-Competition Scare, Steady-Work Yarn, Prosperity-For-All Bluff, Campaign Promises, Protection-For-Labor Josh, and Good-Crops-Due-to-Tariff Bluff, to men dressed as Natives, getting in return furs and skins labeled Graft-for-Monopoly, Right-of-the-Few-to-Tax-the-Many, Opportunities-to-Increase-the-Cost-of-Living, and Privilege-to-Levy-Tribute-on-the-American- Home. Date 1910 January 26
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This thought-provoking illustration, titled "The Crafty Traders and the Easy Indians," dates back to January 26, 1910, and was published in a satirical magazine of the time. The image depicts two prominent political figures, Joseph G. Cannon and Nelson W. Aldrich, dressed as frontiersmen, or 'licensed traders,' offering trinkets and false promises to Native American men. The trinkets bear labels such as "Pauper-Competition Scare," "Steady-Work Yarn," "Prosperity-For-All Bluff," "Campaign Promises," "Protection-For-Labor Josh," and "Good-Crops-Due-to-Tariff Bluff." In return, the Native Americans offer furs and skins labeled "Graft-for-Monopoly," "Right-of-the-Few-to-Tax-the-Many," "Opportunities-to-Increase-the-Cost-of-Living," and "Privilege-to-Levy-Tribute-on-the-American-Home." The illustration is a scathing commentary on the political tactics of the time, where politicians would use empty promises and manipulation to gain the support of the masses. The Native Americans, who were often exploited and taken advantage of, are depicted as being 'easy' or gullible, succumbing to the false promises of the traders. The use of Native Americans in this context is a powerful reminder of the historical injustices and power imbalances that existed between European settlers and indigenous peoples. The illustration also touches on themes of economic exploitation and the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few. The 'licensed traders' represent the political and economic elite, who used their power to manipulate the system to their advantage, while the Native Americans represent the working class and marginalized communities who were left behind. The illustration serves as a stark reminder of the need for transparency, accountability, and fairness in politics and economics.
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