The Wasp — 1888 — page 473: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several short fiction pieces and commentary rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: **"A Sudden Change of Base"** — a dialogue between a San Antonio merchant and his clerk about salary negotiations, ending with the merchant dismissing concerns about his uncle's business affairs. **"A Great Controversialist"** — a humorous poem about someone who compulsively argues about everything, using rhetorical questions to win debates. **"The Question Settled"** — a brief editorial defending The Examiner newspaper's circulation claims against a rival publication (The Chronicle), citing verified circulation figures and advertising revenue data from May 1888. The page appears to be primarily satirical commentary on local business matters and newspaper competition rather than featuring political cartoons or caricatures. The humor targets ordinary merchants, argumentative personalities, and journalistic rivalries.