The Wasp — 1895 — page 48: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains **humorous dialogue snippets** rather than political cartoons. The jokes mock everyday social situations: a woman's resolution to stop saying "Sweet Marie," a janitor/boarder confusion, a flirtation gone wrong, a detective's money-focused conclusion, marital complaints, and a divorce application based on the husband deserting the army. The main illustration shows **two well-dressed figures on a street**, captioned "Benefits of Travel," suggesting European tourism brought back fashionable clothing (the woman's elaborate coat and hat). The bottom section announces **the retirement of editor George K. Fitch** from the *Bulletin*, praising his 40-year editorial career and journalistic integrity. These are light social satires typical of turn-of-the-century American humor magazines—no major political figures or events are referenced.