The Wasp — 1888 — page 113: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a text-based editorial page rather than a cartoon issue. The content includes several satirical pieces attacking contemporary figures and institutions: The main targets appear to be: - A wealthy banker or financier from Philadelphia with pretensions to culture - State Labor Bureau officials exploiting young working girls through inadequate wages - Parliament members involved in scandal (possibly relating to dynamite boxes sent to the House of Commons) - Various doctors and undertakers engaging in questionable practices The satirical tone mocks hypocrisy, financial corruption, and exploitation of the poor. References to "Scarlet Sins," small-pox, and Irish patriots suggest contemporary scandals, though specific identities remain unclear without additional historical context.