The Wasp — 1895 — page 160: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* features sketches titled "The Rifle Hatches" depicting figures in various prone shooting positions. The accompanying text snippets appear to be satirical dialogue—a "Miss Younglove" discussing telegrams, a "Traveler" commenting on ancient cities, and exchanges about letter-writing reminders. The cartoons likely satirize political figures or public personalities through their awkward, undignified shooting postures, though the specific identities aren't clearly labeled in the visible image. The juxtaposition of the shooting poses with the gossipy dialogue suggests mockery of politicians or society figures engaging in petty disputes or underhanded dealings. Without clearer labels or context about the 1890s California political scene, the precise targets remain unclear, but the overall tone is derisive toward prominent individuals.