Judge, 1907-08-31 · page 5 of 16
Judge — August 31, 1907 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This is a slapstick comic strip featuring "Nervy Nat," a character in a top hat and checkered pants who encounters various misadventures. The narrative follows Nat impersonating a scarecrow in a field, leading to confusion with actual crows and a farmer. The humor is physical comedy typical of early 20th-century comic strips—pratfalls, mistaken identity, and exaggerated reactions. The references to "Napoleon's cocked hat," an automobile, and a sportsman suggest Nat as a somewhat bumbling urban character out of place in rural settings. This appears to be straightforward entertainment rather than political satire—the "Judge" magazine likely ran such humorous strips alongside its satirical content. The appeal lies in visual gags and wordplay rather than social commentary.
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1, Nervy Nat—"" Yes, Algernon: ‘tis as | thought—my encounter at Niag- 2. Nervy Nat—Great Cesar! there's an automobile, and its occupants ara Falls has gotten us in the newspapers, and O'Toole and my royal name- look not good to me. By Napoleon's cocked hat, if it isn't O'Toole and Lord sake are on our trail and have reached the falls to corral us. Beat it, old pal. Reggy! Those muts may fall over us one of these days, Algernon, but not We must make for the altitudinous timbers.”” in broad daylight. Suppose we briefly engage in thought in this extremity?” > by HG bly > OI ‘ 3. Nervy Nat—‘‘Ah, a defunct scarecrow! I have an idea. I'll be a 4. Nervy Nat—‘* Now, what in blazes er think of this? Say, you fool scarecrow. I'm scared enough *2 act well ‘the part. Just chase across the crow! If you're looking for corn you'll find one on the small toe of my left field, Algernon, and don't return until | whistle."” foot.” ‘Sportsman (in auto)—" Get out your shotgun and see If you can bag that crow on the scarecrow." “+ Easy thing! Now try the scarecrow.”” 6. Nexvy Nat—'‘That’s about the worst deal I've received yet, and it “Howling thunder! I'm murdered! Say, you—you— wasn't O'Toole, after all. I'm going to get a balloon and live up in'the alr. 'm in such a rage my vocals are gone dippy!”” If those fool sports weren't beating it like mad I'd demand $100,000 dam- ages.”" NO. 1I3—NERVY NAT IMPERSONATES A SCARECROW AND GETS MIXED UP WITH A CROW AND A SCARE, COPYRIGHT 1907 BY JUDGE COMPANY, FUBLISHEKS, 225 FOURTH AVE., NEW YORK. Note.— The First Series of Nervy Nat's Adventures is now ready, handsomely bound, in book.form. Price, 75 cents ; 10 cents additional for postage : when ordered by mail. Address JUDGE COMPANY, 225 Fourth Avenue, New York. comicbooks.com