The notion of country holidays for city dwellers was becoming popular and would really take off in the postwar years.
Absolutely beautiful depictions of background detail, from the railroad ties Sniffles walks along to all the flora and fauna he experiences.
Among the nocturnal observers Sniffles sees are quail, a caterpillar, a moth, a grasshopper, and an owl.
The tongue in cheek exaggerated peace and quiet of the country would be experienced by many cartoon characters, including Betty Boop and Barney Bear.
The influence of the popular film El mago de Oz (1939), released the prior year, can be seen here in the ominous tree silhouettes and spooked nighttime environs.