The Wasp — 1878 — page 387: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of **text-based humor and anecdotes** rather than illustrated cartoons. The single small illustration at the top shows "The Very Freshest American Humor"—a figure pushing a wheelbarrow labeled "CANDIDATES." The page contains brief satirical observations and humorous stories about contemporary American life, including: - Commentary on cattle dealers, potash dealers, and iron workers - References to a May-Bennet duel in Kentucky - Anecdotes about a New York reporter, car drivers, and a water-color painting sale The humor relies on social observation, wordplay, and absurdist logic typical of 19th-century American satirical magazines. **Without clearer historical context or identification of specific referenced individuals**, the precise political targets remain unclear, though the tone suggests criticism of American business practices and social pretensions.