The Wasp — 1896 — page 75: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical pieces and illustrations typical of The Wasp's editorial content: **"Forbidden Sweets"** (top left): A poem with accompanying illustration depicting a romantic encounter, likely satirizing Victorian courtship conventions or morality debates of the era. **Main editorial content** criticizes Rev. Father Yorke (or John F. Young), the magazine's managing editor, for his sectarian bias in journalism. The text argues religious editors should remain impartial rather than promote denominational interests. **"A Little Terror"** (right): An illustration with dialogue satirizing parental discipline and children's misbehavior. **"G.W. McNear"** profile discusses a prominent California businessman and his extensive commercial interests in wheat, mills, and warehousing. The page reflects 1890s concerns with religious controversy, business entrepreneurship, and social conduct, using humor and caricature to critique public figures and institutions.