The Wasp — 1889 — page 109: what you’re looking at

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This page contains three distinct pieces: a poem titled "A Sensible Man," an article about "President Lincoln's Leg Cases," and sections on "Too Much for Dutchy" and "Pat and the Dude." The Lincoln article satirizes Civil War-era military justice, describing cases where soldiers were court-martialed for cowardice or desertion. Judge Holt appears as a harsh figure enforcing strict discipline. "Too Much for Dutchy" depicts a comedic exchange between a German immigrant ("Dutchy") and other barroom patrons joking about March blizzards and weather predictions. "Pat and the Dude" presents an Irish laborer's humorous story about a donkey and social commentary on class differences. The content reflects 19th-century American satirical humor targeting immigrant characters (Germans, Irish) and Civil War military conduct, typical of period periodicals.