The Wasp, 1918 · page 262 of 330
The Wasp — 1918 — page 262: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a page of fiction rather than political satire or cartoon content. The text describes a nautical adventure narrative involving characters named James and Henry Todd who spot a mysterious brig called the *Virtue* (also referred to as "The Boston brig Virtue") while sailing southward near the Saints' Passage. The passage includes references to a previous conflict—mention of a stolen craft, Burnham's company, and a casualty named Bill Hook—suggesting this is a serialized adventure story with plot continuity. Without seeing illustrations or political commentary on this page, I cannot identify specific satirical targets or explain contemporary references that would require visual elements or clarifying context from the surrounding publication.