The Wasp, 1918 · page 143 of 330
The Wasp — 1918 — page 143: what you’re looking at
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This page appears to be dialogue from a larger narrative rather than a standalone cartoon. The text references a confrontation involving figures named Burnham, Willis, Stanton, and Borie. The mention of someone falling from a horse, being left on a beach, and an intention to "wing Stanton" (shoot him non-fatally) suggests a violent incident or duel. Without seeing the accompanying illustration or having broader context about *The Wasp* magazine's publication date and political climate, I cannot definitively identify these figures or explain the satirical point. The content suggests political or social commentary typical of 19th-century American satire, but the specific references and targets remain unclear from this text alone.
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134. PE WASP the authorities hed ever hear of it is that the young sot fell from his horse.” a “T don’t know what Borie ineonds to do,” replied Willis. “We left him on the beach, poor fellow. He meant only to wing Stanton.” comichooks.com