Judge — February 25, 1893 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# Page 121: Breaking the Record This page contains miscellaneous satirical commentary and illustrations typical of Judge magazine's format. **Top cartoons**: Depict ice-skating scenes with captions about "sliding" and "breaking records," using winter sports as metaphors for social behavior—likely commentary on competitive excess or reckless ambition. **Text sections** address contemporary issues: cabinet salary insufficiency, government inefficiency, and Hawaii policy. One notable passage criticizes exclusionary laws targeting Chinese immigrants, questioning whether reviving "the Chinese and negro questions" is wise policy. **"A Sickening Peace"** section discusses Britain and Hawaii, appearing to reference diplomatic tensions or colonial disputes. **Lower cartoon** ("Where the Difference Came In") shows a domestic scene with a clock, likely satirizing class differences or marital discord. The page reflects Judge's typical blend of political critique, social commentary, and visual humor aimed at educated, middle-class readers.