The Wasp — 1895 — page 174: what you’re looking at

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This page contains primarily **fiction and advertising rather than political satire**. The main story, "A Matter of Choice," depicts a domestic drama about a woman reconsidering her marriage to a soldier, exploring themes of regret and incompatibility. The narrative is illustrated with period sketches showing the woman in her bedroom and a couple in conversation. Below are several **humor columns** with titles like "Mollifying Her," "Inexperienced," and "A Plain Inference"—brief comedic dialogues about relationships and social situations. The page concludes with an **Ayer's Cherry Pectoral advertisement** promoting a cough remedy that won medals at the World's Fair. The content reflects late 19th/early 20th-century concerns about marriage, gender relations, and domestic life rather than explicit political commentary.