The Wasp — 1895 — page 43: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and humorous advice columns** rather than political satire. The main cartoon titled "Making Up for His New Year's Frivolities" depicts a man carrying a woman and child, illustrating domestic humor about post-holiday consequences. The bulk of the page contains: - Railroad advertisements (Southern Pacific's "Sunset Limited") - Shipping company advertisements - A humor section with brief jokes and reader questions about domestic life, fashion, and social etiquette The jokes mock various social types: gossipy women, lazy husbands, and pretentious behavior. For example, one joke ridicules someone claiming to be a "two-faced thing" while another mocks poor tea preparation. This reflects *The Wasp's* mix of commercial content and lighthearted social commentary rather than hard-hitting political satire.