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Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall -
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall -. Illustration shows a smug-looking Humpty Dumpty labeled Increased Cost of Living sitting on a stone wall labeled Corners in Food Stuffs, Graft Tariff, Gambling in Futures, Cold-Storage Abuses, High Tariff Rates, Private Monopoly, Middle-Man Extortion, Waste of Natrual Resouces, Parasite Profits, and Unearned Incomes; at the base of the wall a large group of citizens strike the wall with a battering ram labeled The Ballot. Date 1910 January 26. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall -. Illustration shows a smug-looking Humpty Dumpty labeled Increased Cost of Living sitting on a stone wall labeled Corners in Food Stuffs, Graft Tariff, Gambling in Futures, Cold-Storage Abuses, High Tariff Rates, Private Monopoly, Middle-Man Extortion, Waste of Natrual Resouces, Parasite Profits, and Unearned Incomes; at the base of the wall a large group of citizens strike the wall with a battering ram labeled The Ballot. Date 1910 January 26
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Humpty Dumpty and the Unyielding Wall of Economic Hardships: A Political Satire from 1910 In this intriguing and thought-provoking illustration from 1910, Humpty Dumpty, the classic nursery rhyme character, takes on a new role as a symbol of the increased cost of living. Perched atop a stone wall, Humpty Dumpty, labeled as "Increased Cost of Living," appears smug and unperturbed, oblivious to the numerous economic issues plaguing the citizens below. The wall on which he sits is adorned with labels such as "Corners in Food Stuffs," "Graft Tariff," "Gambling in Futures," "Cold-Storage Abuses," "High Tariff Rates," "Private Monopoly," "Middle-Man Extortion," "Waste of Natural Resources," "Parasite Profits," and "Unearned Incomes." These labels represent the various economic woes that were causing hardships for the common people at the time. At the base of the wall, a determined group of citizens wield a battering ram labeled "The Ballot," indicating their intention to bring about change through democratic means. The illustration is a powerful commentary on the economic issues of the early 20th century and the struggle of the common people against the entrenched powers that were contributing to their hardships. The use of Humpty Dumpty as a symbol adds a layer of whimsy and intrigue to the political satire, making it a captivating piece of historical art that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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