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Our infant industries - why can t they be content with the half they make honestly?. Illustration showing a gigantic Andrew Carnegie standing between two large pumps, one labeled Protective tariff representing the Treasury building and the other labeled Legitimate business representing his factory buildings, with two men pumping his coat pockets, labeled $20, 000, 000 a year, full of money. Date 1900 April 4. Our infant industries - why can t they be content with the half they make honestly?. Illustration showing a gigantic Andrew Carnegie standing between two large pumps, one labeled Protective tariff representing the Treasury building and the other labeled Legitimate business representing his factory buildings, with two men pumping his coat pockets, labeled $20, 000, 000 a year, full of money. Date 1900 April 4
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1. Title: "Our Infant Industries: Why Can't They Be Content with Half They Make Honestly?" - A Satirical Take on Protectionism and Corporate Greed by Puck Magazine (1900) This thought-provoking illustration, published in Puck Magazine on April 4, 1900, offers a biting commentary on the contentious issue of protective tariffs and corporate profits during the early stages of America's industrial age. The central figure is the renowned industrialist Andrew Carnegie, depicted as a colossal giant standing between two large pumps labeled "Protective Tariff" and "Legitimate Business." Carnegie's immense wealth, symbolized by two overflowing coat pockets labeled "$20,000,000 a year," is being filled by two men, representing the Treasury and his factories, respectively. The caption, "Our Infant Industries: Why Can't They Be Content with Half They Make Honestly?" alludes to the ongoing debate surrounding protective tariffs and their role in supporting fledgling industries. The illustration satirically suggests that some industrialists, like Carnegie, are not content with fair profits and instead rely on government protection and exploitative business practices to amass vast fortunes. This powerful image reflects the complex economic and political landscape of the late 19th century, as America grappled with the challenges and opportunities of industrialization. It also underscores the enduring tension between the interests of individual corporations and the broader economic welfare of the nation. In summary, this Puck Magazine illustration from 1900 offers a compelling and satirical commentary on the protective tariff debate and the role of corporate greed during the early stages of America's industrial age. It remains a fascinating snapshot of the economic and political discourse of the time.
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