The Wasp — 1895 — page 872: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several unrelated articles and illustrations rather than a unified political cartoon. **"Converts of the Wheel"** features Hon. James V. Coleman on a bicycle, illustrating an article about bicycle repair advertisements and the proliferation of bicycle doctors claiming curative powers. **"One Deficiency"** is a poem about a woman who lacks the ability to sing well, though she excels at other pursuits—a light satirical jab at female limitations. **"Treading on Dynamite"** tells a story about lawyer Eddy Knapp investigating a mine shaft in Colorado, encountering dangerous powder and miners. The humor derives from legal complications and physical danger. **"Our Pictures"** discusses San Francisco's Republican Convention agreement—apparently a notable political compromise. The remaining content includes social commentary titled "Changed" and an advertisement for Dr. Henley's Tamarack remedy. The page is primarily satirical commentary on contemporary life rather than focused political criticism.