The Wasp — 1918 — page 127: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page depicts a violent altercation between a character named Burnham and three drunk men, including Percy Stanton. The text describes Burnham defending himself against their drunken assault with whips, using a wooden billet to disarm them and then beating Stanton while venting frustrations about Stanton and someone named "Kitty Trimmer." Without seeing the actual illustration, the specific satirical target remains unclear. However, the passage appears to be from a serialized narrative rather than a standalone political cartoon. The satire likely concerns social scandal—possibly involving romantic rivalry or impropriety between the named characters—given the reference to "Kitty Trimmer" and Burnham's verbal grievances expressed during the beating. The "mess port" reference suggests these are military or naval figures, which may contextualize the social dynamics being mocked. The exact historical or personal references require additional context to identify with certainty.