Judge — February 25, 1882 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a cemetery scene where historical political figures are being "awakened" from their graves. Visible names include Susan B. Anthony (women's rights advocate), Elizabeth C. Stanton, Peter Cooper, Carl Schurz, and G.O. Blaine of Maine. The caption references "Blaine of Maine drumming up recruits," suggesting this is about James G. Blaine (likely a presidential candidate) attempting to revive support from deceased reformers and their causes—women's rights, the Populist/Greenbacker movement, and other Progressive positions. The satire mocks Blaine's political strategy as desperately attempting to resurrect old political movements and dead issues to gain voter support, portraying his campaign as relying on outdated or exhausted political causes rather than fresh ideas.