Judge, 1908-06-20 · page 26 of 28
Judge — June 20, 1908 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a comic strip following "Nervy Nat," an apparently resourceful character navigating a convention (likely political). The six-panel sequence shows Nat: 1. Sneaking a thermometer into a convention hall to measure temperature 2. Observing the convention from an elevated vantage point with American flags 3. Causing chaos—people gamble and cheer as he disrupts proceedings 4. Creating mayhem with American flags used as weapons 5. Participating in convention floor activities with visible crowds 6. Discussing his convention experience with other characters The humor relies on Nat's "nervy" (bold, mischievous) personality causing disruption at what appears to be a formal political gathering. The satire seems to mock convention delegates as easily excitable and prone to chaos. Without specific date information visible, the exact political convention targeted remains unclear, though the emphasis on flags and formal proceedings suggests a major party convention.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
wl il NO. W-NERVY NAT AS NOTE. The First Series of Nervy N bound in book Price, 75 cents; 10 cents additional Tor postage when ordered by mall. Address JUDGE COMPANY, 225 Filth Avenue, New York. comicbooks.com