The Wasp — 1895 — page 433: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains satirical commentary on women's suffrage and theater news, circa early 1900s. **"New Women" section:** Features two photographs labeled "Miss Shaw" and "Susan B." under "Two Who Want To Vote," and below, "Two Who Do Not." The text mocks women's suffrage advocates, presenting opposing viewpoints on women voting rights—a heated political debate of the era. **"The Battle of the Scribblers":** A lengthy humorous poem satirizing literary feuds, likely referencing contemporary journalist disputes. **Theater gossip:** Brief items about Henry Irving's interest in American actresses, Miss Maude Winter's California career, and Denman Thompson's retirement—typical entertainment coverage. **"Petty Bickerings":** A cartoon depicting two women arguing over dinner, with commentary about jealousy in relationships. The overall tone ridicules both suffragists and social pretension among the upper classes.