Puck — September 5, 1877 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes someone named **Slimkins** and their poor marksmanship or aim. The central panel labeled "Hitting the Bull's Eye" shows a figure attempting to shoot at a target marked "FRAUD" but failing spectacularly. The caption below reads "How Slimkins happened to miss the Target." The surrounding vignettes appear to show Slimkins in various embarrassing situations—tipping over, being struck, and generally bungling attempts. A well-dressed figure on the left observes with a "Salute" label, suggesting social commentary on incompetence or failed efforts. Without additional context identifying who "Slimkins" was, the exact political or social target remains unclear, though the satire clearly mocks someone's inability to successfully "hit" their intended goal—likely a politician or public figure of the era.