The Wasp — 1896 — page 660: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text content** rather than political satire. The main feature is a serialized story titled "Death or the Widow," appearing under the "Our Story" section. The narrative follows a man recounting his relationship with an older woman he knew, describing financial and romantic entanglements. The only illustration is a **fashion sketch** labeled "The Widow in the Case," showing a woman in elaborate 1890s attire with an exaggerated silhouette—typical period fashion commentary. The remainder of the page contains **advertisements** for patent medicines (Peruvian Bitters, Adams' Pepsin Chewing Gum) and whiskey (Old Bourbon). This appears to be a **miscellaneous editorial page** blending fiction, fashion humor, and commercial advertising rather than direct political or social satire.