Judge — March 15, 1913 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# Judge's Revue: "Another Eruption" This Judge magazine page satirizes political turmoil in Mexico through volcanic imagery. A tower labeled "Mexico" erupts violently, spewing chaos and political figures skyward. At the top, a devil-like figure operates a seesaw/lever, asking "What chance has the poor girl got?"—personifying Mexico as a victim of political upheaval. The central sphere appears to represent the globe or Mexican stability being destabilized. Below, "Another Eruption" labels the catastrophic scene, with masses of turbulent figures representing Mexican political instability. The smaller cartoons at bottom (credited to various artists including Cesare, Lillian Russell, and Wilson) appear to be separate satirical sketches, likely commenting on contemporary American cultural and political figures. The overall message criticizes Mexico's chronic political instability as destructive chaos.