The Wasp — 1895 — page 895: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical commentary and brief anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The "Round and About" column includes several short items mocking contemporary figures and situations: **Key content:** - A story about a "wicked man" who spoke with a Manhattan accent, satirizing divorce proceedings - Commentary on authorities planning to suppress poker as a "game of chance" rather than "science" - Brief jabs at various public figures (Judge Campbell, Representative Maguire, McNab) - Witty exchanges between characters named Watts and Potts The satirical tone targets legal hypocrisy, gambling regulation debates, and notable public figures of the era. The page also includes a **Royal Baking Powder advertisement** at bottom. The humor relies on wordplay and social observation rather than visual caricature.