Life — December 31, 1908 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "An Interesting Experiment: Every Dog Should Have His Day" This satirical piece depicts wealthy industrialists and politicians gathered around a table like dogs, with the caption suggesting they should each "have his day." The sketch plays on the phrase "every dog has his day" — a proverb about temporary fortune. The figures appear to represent major business trusts and monopolies of the era. The dialogue references Scottish bagpipes, Andrew Carnegie (identifiable by name), and conflicts over tariffs and pricing. The satire mocks how these powerful men, though rivals, band together to maintain control and "raise the present tariff" for profit while working people suffer. The bottom cartoon shows politicians being "investigated," suggesting public scrutiny of corrupt business dealings.