The Wasp — 1896 — page 931: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a photo-essay about a boxer named Smith preparing for a fight. The images show his training routine—shadow boxing, sparring with a partner, running, and his seaside training quarters. The accompanying anecdotes mock various social types: a milkwoman complaining about cream content, a customer trying to return a carriage, and a burglar criticizing a book collector's taste. The final story involves a fallen pugilist knocked out during a match. The satire targets working-class characters and their mishaps rather than political figures. The boxing content appears to be human-interest journalism rather than political commentary. The page demonstrates *The Wasp*'s typical approach: combining humorous character sketches with sports reportage for entertainment purposes.