The Wasp — 1896 — page 762: what you’re looking at

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This page contains two main elements: **"Music" Section (left):** A discussion comparing Wagner's opera *Hansel and Gretel* to works by Humperdink. The satirist argues that Humperdink's orchestration rivals Wagner's, featuring clever counterpoint. The piece critiques operatic pretension while defending Humperdink's musical legitimacy against dismissive critics. **"Bargain Day" Cartoon (bottom):** A sketch showing two figures in what appears to be a commercial transaction. The caption suggests a weekly shopping ritual where "dollars dwindle to fifty three cents." This satirizes working-class domestic economy and the wife's shrewd household budgeting practices during shopping excursions. The remainder is medical and commercial advertising typical of 1890s periodicals.