Tweedledee and Tweedledum
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Tweedledee and Tweedledum
Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Illustration shows a large, possibly conjoined figure labeled Meat Trust sitting on a building labeled Packing House; the more benevolent half, facing left, is offering advice to a man labeled Farmer, and the more mean-spirited half, facing right, is telling the same farmer, now with cattle in tow, that he has no option, but to accept the price offered for his cattle. Date 1913 October 15. Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Illustration shows a large, possibly conjoined figure labeled Meat Trust sitting on a building labeled Packing House; the more benevolent half, facing left, is offering advice to a man labeled Farmer, and the more mean-spirited half, facing right, is telling the same farmer, now with cattle in tow, that he has no option, but to accept the price offered for his cattle. Date 1913 October 15
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October 15, 1913: A Tale of Two Halves - Tweedledee and Tweedledum in the Meat Trust Saga This intriguing illustration, published in Puck magazine on October 15, 1913, presents a vivid and thought-provoking portrayal of the Meat Trust dilemma, symbolically depicted through the iconic characters of Tweedledee and Tweedledum. The large, possibly conjoined figure of Meat Trust sits atop a towering Packing House, embodying the immense power and influence of the meatpacking industry. The more benevolent half of Tweedledee, with a kind expression and outstretched hand, offers advice to a humble Farmer, who stands before him, seeking guidance. The benevolent half represents the more sympathetic side of the Meat Trust, acknowledging the struggles of farmers and offering potential solutions to their plight. Conversely, the more mean-spirited half of Tweedledum, with a menacing grin and a stern demeanor, confronts the same Farmer, now accompanied by his cattle. The malevolent half of Tweedledum symbolizes the ruthless side of the Meat Trust, coercively forcing farmers to accept the prices offered for their livestock, leaving them with no other options. The stark contrast between the two halves of Tweedledee and Tweedledum serves as a powerful metaphor for the complexities and challenges faced by farmers during this era, as they grappled with the immense power and influence of the Meat Trust in the meatpacking industry.
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