Judge — January 1, 1898 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon depicts a chaotic Western frontier scene with figures on horseback and a steam train in the background. The caption "Faster and The New Year Comes In On" with the partial quote "Spirit of the Wind—'I shall have to put on more speed'" suggests commentary on accelerating progress or competition. The cartoon appears to satirize the rapid modernization of America, contrasting Old West imagery (horses, wagons, frontier characters) with new industrial technology (the locomotive). The juxtaposition likely critiques the pace of change as the new year approaches, or possibly addresses competition between transportation methods or economic systems during America's industrial expansion. Without seeing the full caption or knowing the specific publication date, the exact political target remains unclear, but the theme emphasizes speed, progress, and cultural transformation.