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The meat market
The meat market. Illustration shows a butcher labeled The Beef Trust standing behind a counter in a butcher shop, around him are meat products labeled Potted Poison, Chemical Corn Beef, Bob Veal Chicken, Tuberculosis Lard, Decayed Roast Beef, Deodorized Ham, Embalmed Sausages, and Putrefied Pork. A verse from the Bible appears below the counter: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink. Matthew VI:25. Date 1906 June 13. The meat market. Illustration shows a butcher labeled The Beef Trust standing behind a counter in a butcher shop, around him are meat products labeled Potted Poison, Chemical Corn Beef, Bob Veal Chicken, Tuberculosis Lard, Decayed Roast Beef, Deodorized Ham, Embalmed Sausages, and Putrefied Pork. A verse from the Bible appears below the counter: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink. Matthew VI:25. Date 1906 June 13
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The Meat Market - A Cautionary Tale
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In this thought-provoking illustration from the June 13, 1906 issue of Puck magazine, we find ourselves in the midst of a bustling butcher shop, where the ominously labeled "The Beef Trust" stands behind the counter. The butcher's name is a nod to the infamous trusts of the early 20th century, which monopolized industries and controlled production and pricing to their advantage. Surrounding the butcher are an array of questionable meat products, each with a label bearing a disturbing name: Potted Poison, Chemical Corn Beef, Bob Veal Chicken, Tuberculosis Lard, Decayed Roast Beef, Deodorized Ham, Embalmed Sausages, and Putrefied Pork. The labels suggest that the meat being sold may not be of the highest quality or even safe for consumption. Despite the potential dangers lurking in the butcher shop, a verse from the Bible appears below the counter, reminding us of the importance of trusting in something greater than our daily concerns: "Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?" (Matthew 6:25) This powerful image serves as a reminder of the importance of discernment and trust in an uncertain world, as well as a cautionary tale of the potential dangers of unchecked corporate power and the importance of regulating industries to protect public health and safety.
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