Judge — August 20, 1892 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon contrasts military leadership records during what appears to be the late 19th century. The caption "Harrison and Reid went to the Front themselves" references Republican figures (likely President William Henry Harrison or Benjamin Harrison, and James G. Blaine's running mate Whitelaw Reid) who had military service records. The satire mocks Democratic General Sickles (identified in the OCR text), suggesting he lacked comparable front-line combat experience. The chaotic battle scene with explosions emphasizes actual warfare versus political claims. The phrase about soldiers voting for Cleveland references Democratic presidential candidate Grover Cleveland. The cartoon's purpose was to satirize Democratic candidates' military credentials while promoting Republican ones to voters—particularly soldiers—in what appears to be an election campaign context.