Life, 1903-08-20 · page 8 of 32
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This political cartoon depicts three figures labeled "TRUST" looming over a much smaller person, referencing Jonathan Swift's *Gulliver's Travels*—where Gulliver is trapped by giants (Lilliputians). The satire compares large monopolistic trusts to oppressive giants constraining individual freedom or business. The three "TRUST" figures represent major industrial monopolies that dominated American business in the early 20th century, a major Progressive Era concern. The cartoon criticizes how these powerful corporations controlled markets and limited competition, positioning themselves as overwhelming forces crushing smaller competitors or the average person. This reflects widespread anti-monopoly sentiment that led to antitrust legislation during this period.
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