Puck — September 5, 1877 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains multiple cartoons satirizing dueling and firearms safety in 19th-century America. The top panel, "First Meeting—Exchange of Shots," depicts two gentlemen dueling with weapons, mocking the formal practice of settling disputes through combat. The middle section shows "Diagram of Beecher's Misses"—likely referencing Henry Ward Beecher, a prominent clergyman, in a shooting context. The diagram humorously illustrates missed shots. The bottom panel warns: "Notice to the Public: 'When Goggles shoots, clear the field'"—suggesting someone named Goggles is such a poor marksman that bystanders must evacuate for safety. The right side contains partially visible content about a shooting incident and what appears to be "Grand Partin[g]" (incomplete). Overall, the page satirizes poor marksmanship and the dangers of dueling culture.