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The age of prosperity
The age of prosperity. Illustration shows two old farmers talking on the platform at a train station; they are concerned about farm boys leaving the farms for the city, as well as mortgages being held by banks outside the local community. Date 1903 September 16
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The Age of Prosperity" - A poignant illustration from the September 16, 1903 issue of Puck magazine, capturing the concerns of two aging farmers at a train station. The farmers, dressed in traditional work clothes and weathered by the passing of time, engage in a deep conversation, their furrowed brows and somber expressions reflecting the gravity of the matters at hand. In the background, a train pulls into the station, symbolizing the allure of urban opportunities and the lure that is drawing the younger generation away from the farms. The farmers' concerns are not just about their labor force dwindling, but also about the increasing control of mortgages by banks outside their local community. The farmers' hands, calloused from years of labor, rest on their worn-out hats, a stark contrast to the pristine and impersonal business transactions taking place in the city. This powerful cartoon, created over a century ago, resonates with the ongoing debate about rural depopulation and the challenges faced by small communities in the face of urbanization and industrialization. The Age of Prosperity serves as a reminder of the human cost of progress and the importance of preserving the connections and traditions that define rural communities. Mary Evans Prints Online, a leading provider of historical images, offers this rare and evocative illustration as a rights-managed print. The high-resolution image is perfect for researchers, historians, educators, and anyone interested in exploring the social and economic history of rural America during the early 20th century.
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