Judge — September 26, 1908 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a six-panel comic strip following "Nervy Nat," a character who appears to be a con artist or schemer. The narrative shows Nat attempting various deceptions: 1. He tries to sell a fake "Dennycratic range" to a Philadelphia resident 2. He attempts to swindle someone with fraudulent standard bearers (likely political references) 3. His schemes backfire when victims recognize his tricks 4. He gets physically beaten by angry marks who've discovered his deceptions 5. He finally admits defeat to "Uncle Tom's Cabin company" The satire targets small-time fraud and con games common in the era. "Nervy" suggests audacious scheming that repeatedly fails. The political references ("Dennycratic," "standard bearers") appear to mock election-related fraud, though specific figures aren't clearly identified. The strip's humor relies on slapstick comeuppance—the con artist repeatedly getting his due from cheated victims—a common Judge magazine theme mocking dishonesty and rewarding justice.