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This cartoon satirizes the stark power imbalance between banks and ordinary depositors. A bank president—normally the authority figure—enters a depositor's office to borrow money, reversing their usual positions. The depositor treats him with contempt, demanding excessive collateral (the bank itself, the president's family, even his "soul"), charging punitive interest rates, and refusing to let him read the contract. The president must address him deferentially as "sir." The joke exposes how banks routinely exploit common people: demanding collateral, charging high interest, and presenting incomprehensible contracts. By flipping roles, the cartoon demonstrates the absurdity and injustice of these practices when applied to someone with power. The final line—the depositor gloating about teaching "these fellows to know their places"—mocks the condescension bankers show borrowers. This reflects early 20th-century public frustration with banking institutions and lending practices.

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sanction of all the latest authorities. | UP-TO-YOU Case Co., Brattleboro, Vermont J If Things Were Reversed “| HAVE come in to borrow some money from you,” said the bank president timidly, as he stood before one of his depositors, nervously twirl- ing his hat in his hand. h, yes,” said the depositor, gazing at him severely. “But you don't ex- pect to get it, do you?” “TI had hoped to.” “What collateral have you to offer?” “My bank with all the money in it.” “All the people in the bank?” “Yes.” “Please say ‘Yes, sir.’ It is more respectful.” “Thank you, sir.” “Um! Ah! Will you put in your own family?” “Yes, sir, I'll throw in my family also.” “Your prospects in life? Don't hesi- tate, man. Remember you are up against i “Well, yes, sir.” “How much money do you want?” “One thousand dollars.” “Dear me! For such a small amount as that I shall have to charge you at least six per cent. If you were a regular millionaire and wanted, say, half a million, I could let you ON EVERY SIDE you will find Wuirinc-Apams TraDE VULCAN marx RUBBER CEMENTED BRUSHES Bristles fastened with Velanized Har Hard a Robber, tad held in a viseslike grip. SI ‘ipeaibes Thes ‘most extensive and best line of Brushes in the world Send for illustrated literature John L. Whiting-J. J. Adams Co. 690 to 710 Harrison Ave., Boston, U.S.A. Brush Manufacturers for Over 100 Years ‘Whiting Adams Broshes Awarded Gold Medal. the highest award ‘et Pasama:Pacific Exposition, 1915, DOEARNED BY YOUNG] {* ARTIST IN 2 DAYS| Goamercla! Artists trained by members ies Beaiy have earned $190 In. two. Eis ches more. “Master essentials of {uncrowded protession, - Designing, Worcer Biden Miaweapetis, Mian iy natural beauty have it for three or four per cent.” “Yes, sir. I appreciate your gener- osity.” The depositor handed the President of the Bank, who was now almost completely bathed in a cold perspira- tion, a blank form. “Here,” he said, “sign this.” “Do you wish me to read it first, sir?” “What! Read something you wouldn't understand anyway? No. I'll tell you what's in it. It mortgages fo skin and hair Resinol Soap is not only unusually cleansing and softening, but its reg- ular use gives to the skin and hair that natural beauty of perfect health which even the best of cosmetics can only imitate, Pimples, redness and roughness disappear, and in a very short time the complexion becomes clear, fresh and velvety. The soothing, restoring influence that makes this possible is the Resinol which this soap contains and which physicians have prescribed for years in Resinol Ointment, in the care of skin and scalp troubles. If the skin is in bad condition through neglect or an unwise use of cosmetics, apply a little Resinol Oint- ment and let it remain on for ten minutes or so before washing with Resinol Soap. Resinol Soap is sold by all droggists and dealers\in toilet goods, For a trial size cake and miniature box of Resinol Ointment, write to Dept. 7-A, Resinol, Baltimore, Md. Resinol Shaving Stick aleo contains the tion, making it most agreeable tender faces. Trial on request. yourself, your bank, all the people in it, your family, all your property, and your soul. Sign here.” The bank President signed with trembling fingers, got a piece of paper which entitled him to the privilege of entertaining a thousand dollars for six months at his own expense and with- drew. Then the depositor, smiling to him- self and rubbing his hands, said: “Aha! T’ll teach these fellows to know their places!”