The Wasp — 1889 — page 272: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains five separate text pieces rather than political cartoons: 1. **"His Name is Legion"** — A humorous poem about an original Harrison man, emphasizing his ambition and scale of plans 2. **"He Cured Cyrus"** — A anecdote about an old man curing someone named Cyrus of excessive athletic exercise through practical advice 3. **"A Ludicrous and Perplexing Mistake"** — A story about Mr. Joseph Gilbert and a confused young lady regarding leather breeches 4. **"The Bishop and the Boy"** — A dialogue between a bishop and young boy about swinging 5. **"Explained"** — A brief poem about a woman's character The page also includes several short humor sections like "A Story of Dumas," "What the Wives Hear," and "A Headache May Often be Considered a Champagne Issue." These are primarily comedic fiction and social commentary rather than direct political satire.