Judge — June 12, 1909 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This 1909 Judge comic strip appears to be a children's adventure story rather than political satire. "Little Johnny" and his party encounter wildlife (described as possums, though depicted as large dark creatures) on what appears to be a hunting expedition. The humor hinges on an unconventional solution: instead of gunfire, the group defeats the animals using smell—specifically Limburg cheese, known for its pungent odor. The strip's subtitle claims "smells can beat a gun," suggesting the joke is that a powerful stench proves more effective than weapons. The satirical target, if any, remains unclear from the image alone. It may simply be lighthearted nonsense humor typical of Judge's entertainment content, or possibly commentary on hunting methods or wildlife management—though no specific political figures or events are identifiable.