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In the highlands of high finance
In the highlands of high finance. Illustration shows Edward H. Harriman, in the Scottish Highlands, standing with arms and sword raised next to a diamond-shaped rock labeled Flim Flam Finance balancing on a pointed base; Harriman is confronting Theodore Roosevelt and his band of Scotsmen, William H. Taft, Charles J. Bonaparte, Frank B. Kellogg, James R. Garfield, and Milton D. Purdy. Date 1907 September 11. In the highlands of high finance. Illustration shows Edward H. Harriman, in the Scottish Highlands, standing with arms and sword raised next to a diamond-shaped rock labeled Flim Flam Finance balancing on a pointed base; Harriman is confronting Theodore Roosevelt and his band of Scotsmen, William H. Taft, Charles J. Bonaparte, Frank B. Kellogg, James R. Garfield, and Milton D. Purdy. Date 1907 September 11
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In the Highlands of High Finance: A Political Satire from Puck Magazine, 1907 This illustration, published in Puck Magazine on September 11, 1907, presents a humorous take on the complex world of finance and politics during the early 20th century. The scene unfolds in the Scottish Highlands, where industrial magnate Edward H. Harriman stands tall and resolute, sword in hand, next to a diamond-shaped rock labeled "Flim Flam Finance." Harriman, a prominent figure in American business and transportation, is shown confronting a band of influential politicians, including Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Charles J. Bonaparte, Frank B. Kellogg, James R. Garfield, and Milton D. Purdy. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, is depicted in traditional Scottish attire, leading his band of Scotsmen. The other politicians, also dressed in kilts, appear surprised and taken aback by Harriman's sudden appearance and aggressive stance. The illustration's title, "In the Highlands of High Finance," suggests that the scene represents a battle between the world of business and politics, with Harriman representing the former and the politicians representing the latter. The diamond-shaped rock labeled "Flim Flam Finance" adds an element of intrigue and potential danger to the scene. The term "flim-flam" was commonly used during this time to refer to deceitful or fraudulent business practices. The rock's precarious balance on a pointed base emphasizes the instability and uncertainty of the financial world, further highlighting the tension between business and politics. This illustration from Puck Magazine offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and financial climate of the early 1900s, using humor and satire to shed light on the complex relationships between powerful figures in American business and politics.
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