The Wasp — 1896 — page 798: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains fashion commentary and satirical pieces rather than political cartoons. "The Foibles of Fashion" mocks current millinery trends and women's clothing choices, particularly criticizing elaborate hats and Mexican-style headwear. "The Orator Boy" is a brief satirical poem about a boy who memorizes political speeches to impress others, suggesting young people uncritically adopt political rhetoric. "One Effect of Them" appears to be dialogue mocking bloomerism (women wearing bloomers), with characters joking that seeing one bloomer girl makes men think they see two, implying the fashion creates visual confusion or moral concern. The page concludes with a profile of John Garber, described as a San Francisco barrister and Democrat critical of candidate Bryan's anarchistic politics. This represents standard political commentary of the era.