The Wasp — 1896 — page 755: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts two men in Victorian-era clothing outside a warehouse with barrels. The man on the right carries a suitcase labeled "BRYAN" and "GAME," while the left figure leans against barrels in a warehouse setting. The caption reads: "UNCLE SAM—No, stranger, I can't afford to risk my good name being compared with your latest [text cuts off]" The cartoon appears to reference **William Jennings Bryan**, the prominent late-19th-century politician. The "GAME" label suggests Bryan's political activities or policies are being compared unfavorably to something Uncle Sam (representing America) wishes to distance himself from. The exact context—whether concerning Bryan's presidential campaigns, monetary policy debates, or other political positions—requires additional historical context beyond what's visible on this page.