The Wasp — 1888 — page 317: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based editorial content** rather than cartoons. It contains three main sections: 1. **"General Russell A. Alger"** — A lengthy biographical tribute praising Michigan politician Russell Alger, detailing his military service, business success, and philanthropic work. The tone is laudatory despite The Wasp's typically satirical nature. 2. **"The Silver Age"** — A poem about silver, seemingly unrelated to current events. 3. **Brief humor items** at bottom — Short jokes about "He Had Observed Orders," "That Settled It," and other minor satirical quips about everyday situations. The Alger piece dominates and appears to be a serious profile rather than satire, which is atypical for The Wasp's usual irreverent style. No political cartoons are visible on this page.