The Wasp — 1877 — page 51: what you’re looking at

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This page contains three political opinion pieces rather than cartoons. The main articles discuss: 1. **"Who Shall Be President?"** - Debating whether Samuel Tilden's disputed 1876 election victory should be honored, addressing the controversial Electoral Commission's decision. 2. **"Betting Wives—How Men Make or Unmask Their Own Unhappiness"** - A social commentary on a court case where a woman sued for damages after her husband wagered her in a card game, highlighting marital exploitation. 3. **"Patriotic"** and **"Punishment of Crime"** - Brief editorial pieces on corruption and justice reform. The page represents The Wasp's satirical engagement with contemporary political scandals and social issues rather than visual humor.