The Wasp — 1896 — page 949: what you’re looking at

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This page combines satirical fiction with period advertising. The main narrative, "The Maid's Diary," features Miss Twiggs discussing her employer's daughter Dollie De Jones, who is "dying for Thanksgiving" social events. The satire mocks upper-class girls' obsession with football games and social status—Dollie abandons her duties as a hostess to attend matches, prioritizing entertainment over responsibility. The illustrations show scenes of courtship and social interaction. The dialogue satirizes both wealthy daughters neglecting proper behavior and servants' observations of their employers' frivolity. The page concludes with advertisements for Keystone Monogram Whiskey, emphasizing "Maturity and Purity," typical of early-20th-century liquor marketing.