The Wasp — 1889 — page 217: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from The Wasp magazine contains several satirical columns and short pieces rather than illustrated cartoons. The content includes: **"The First Poet on Spring"** — A humorous poem mocking overly sentimental spring poetry, likely satirizing popular literary conventions of the era. **"An Unfortunate Wit"** — A anecdote about Jim Frank Bell, described as an "Indiana village wit" who worked at Chicago's Eden Musee (a wax museum). The piece satirizes his crude humor and failed attempts at wit. **"Grant's Good Memory for Faces"** — Appears to reference General Grant meeting the Bishop of Minnesota, likely satirizing either Grant's celebrity or pretended familiarity with dignitaries. **"She Had No Use for Statuary"** and **"A Beggar Be Pitied"** — Brief humorous anecdotes about domestic situations and begging. The page emphasizes *verbal* satire and wit rather than visual caricature, typical of The Wasp's editorial approach.