The Wasp — 1877 — page 81: what you’re looking at

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This page contains primarily text articles rather than illustrated cartoons. The main pieces include: 1. **"The Earth in Danger"** — discusses a serious astronomical incident involving the Swan constellation, referencing Prof. Proctor's investigation into a star's origin. 2. **"A Monomaniac on Marriage"** — satirizes Oakland's surplus of unmarried women, featuring commentary on marriage practices and domestic acquiescence, likely mocking contemporary gender relations. 3. **"Look Out for Charles Pemberton"** — warns readers about a con artist operating in San Francisco, described as a "sickly-looking creature" engaged in fraudulent canvassing schemes. 4. **"Rather Rough on Grant's Brother-in-Law"** — discusses scandal involving President Grant's relatives and senatorial misconduct. 5. **"Washington the Gamblers' Mecca"** — reports on gambling scandals in the nation's capital. The page functions primarily as satirical journalism rather than visual cartooning.