The Wasp — 1889 — page 181: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains literary pieces and satirical humor rather than political cartoons. The content includes poems like "Wrapped in His Blanket" (about a soldier's death), "A Cheerful Caller" (a dialogue about raising spirits), and "The Maiden Lady Was Startled" (an anecdote about an artist and her nephew). There's also theatrical commentary titled "On the Rialto" and "A Test of Citizenship," which discusses identifying gentlemen's nationalities aboard a ship based on stereotypical characteristics. The humor relies on period social stereotypes and class-based comedy. "The Bills" section, a brief poem, jokes about household expenses. The page serves primarily as a humor and satire publication mixing social commentary with entertainment rather than focused political critique.