The Wasp — 1896 — page 654: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a text page with editorial content rather than illustrated cartoons. The masthead shows *The Wasp* was "the oldest cartoon paper in colors in the United States," established 1876. The articles discuss several controversies: accusations against "Mr. Bryan" (likely William Jennings Bryan, 1896 presidential candidate) regarding itinerant lecturing and silver-mining advocacy; Senator Thurston's charges; and a separate scandal involving W.E. Price, arrested for writing anonymous threatening letters to school officials. A final item mentions "Mattie Overman," an auburn-haired woman attempting to rescue the pastor of a Chicago congregation where she was previously employed. The content reflects typical 1890s political and social scandal reporting in satirical format.