The Wasp — 1895 — page 633: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and filler content** rather than political satire. The dominant features are commercial advertisements for bicycles (Fairbanks), steamship lines, wine, and patent medicines. The only cartoon present is titled **"A Matter of Taste,"** depicting a Victorian-era social scene. The caption presents dialogue between "Miss Elder" and "Miss Flypp" about kissing preferences, and a "Judge Campbell" making comments about a prisoner's appearance. This appears to be **gentle social humor** about courtship customs and judicial proceedings rather than political commentary. The page lacks the sharp satirical edge typical of The Wasp's political cartooning. It functions primarily as a revenue-generating advertising section with minor humorous filler.