The Wasp — 1895 — page 205: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements** with one small cartoon at the top titled "Badly Mixed." The cartoon depicts a man sitting amid chaos—papers, a bicycle, and confused figures in the background. The caption references "Miss Sudor" trying to remain agreeable between guests, with dialogue about things being "mighty mixed" and politicians telling farmers about farming while farmers tell politicians about politics. The satire appears to critique **political confusion or incompetence**—specifically politicians and farmers talking past each other, each offering unwanted advice about the other's domain. The "badly mixed" title suggests muddled, confused communication. The remainder of the page contains advertisements for bicycles, carriages, shoes, suits, hotels, and champagne—typical period commercial content.