The Wasp — 1895 — page 58: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents a satirical article about a military incident from January 16, 1893, involving the Third Regiment's arrival in Sacramento. The accompanying illustration shows "Colonel Barry Enforces Military Discipline"—depicting soldiers being disciplined after consuming beer that apparently caused rowdy behavior. The satire mocks both the soldiers' conduct and Colonel Barry's response, suggesting the incident was absurdly minor yet treated with excessive military formality. The term "beerful tragedy" is humorous wordplay on "dreadful," implying the actual transgression was trivial compared to how seriously it was handled. The page also contains substantial advertising, including promotions for hair tonic and banking services, typical of 1890s magazine layouts.