The Wasp — 1896 — page 996: what you’re looking at

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This page combines a serialized story titled "Cure of His Folly" with period advertisements. The main narrative depicts marital conflict: a husband (Frank Felton) discovers his wife Clarice has been corresponding secretly with another man. When confronted, she defends her right to the letter, sparking jealous rage and domestic tension. The story satirizes Victorian marriage dynamics and gender relations—specifically mocking the husband's possessiveness while also portraying the wife's deception. The accompanying illustrations show dramatic domestic scenes emphasizing emotional conflict. The advertisements (Adams' Pepsin, Swamp Figs syrup, A.P. Hotaling bourbon) are period products unrelated to the satirical content. The page primarily serves as entertainment journalism rather than political commentary.