The Wasp — 1914 — page 123: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page appears to be narrative fiction rather than a political cartoon. It depicts a scene where a drunk man named Stanton has been advised by someone named Burnham to discuss an important matter with "Kitty" after sobering up. Stanton then makes his way to military barracks to find Major Black's quarters. The passage introduces Mrs. Black as a large woman with a weathered face and calculating demeanor who typically treats Stanton with "playful auntly affection" but is currently agitated and grabs his arm. Without seeing the full context or surrounding illustrations, the specific satirical target remains unclear. The military setting and references to decision-making suggest possible commentary on military or political matters of the era, but the exact subject cannot be determined from this excerpt alone.