The Wasp — 1896 — page 200: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **serialized fiction and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The main content is "Our Story," a romantic narrative about a couple (Geoffrey and Dorothy) in conflict over a manuscript the woman wants destroyed. The illustrations show domestic scenes of their dispute. The satirical sections are brief: "A Blessing in Disguise" mocks a woman concerned about her trousers, and "A Later Development" jokes about a senator avoiding a "funny man" role. "Historically Correct" contains period humor about Sir Walter Raleigh and courtroom exchanges. The page is dominated by **full-page advertisements** for A.P. Hotaling whiskey, Adams' Pepsin Chewing Gum, and Tutti-Frutti gum—typical of how satirical magazines subsidized content through advertising.