The Wasp — 1888 — page 333: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a Western narrative titled "Saved by a Mule," presented as a cowboy's account of ranch life. The text describes encounters with horses, cattle, and Indigenous people (referred to using period-period slurs as "Injuns") during what appears to be the 1870s or 1880s. The story emphasizes frontier dangers—hostile encounters, animal stampedes, and survival challenges—presented as entertainment for readers. The narrative celebrates the practical resourcefulness of ranch workers and their animals, particularly a mule's supposed intelligence and loyalty. There are no visible political cartoons on this page; it's primarily text-based fiction typical of *The Wasp's* satirical Western humor content from that era.