Life — November 30, 1911 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Commentary on Trust Regulation (1911) This page discusses Colonel Roosevelt's views on the Sherman Antitrust Law and trust regulation. The text contrasts Roosevelt's approach with President Taft's policy, suggesting Roosevelt favors administrative action over lawsuits and court decisions to control corporate trusts. The cartoon depicts **Mr. Pulitzer** (identifiable by the caption), described as having an "unusually interesting will" that is "stronger on its thrifty side than wills usually are." The satire references Pulitzer's substantial bequests—$500,000 for a fountain and $25,000 for a Thomas Jefferson statue—highlighting the contrast between his wealth and the prizes he established for journalism and literature. The broader context involves debates over how government should regulate large corporations during the Progressive Era.