The Wasp — 1889 — page 36: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **text articles and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: - **"Nothing Like Remembering"**: A satirical piece mocking a Detroit "Literary Club" where members critique a book by "Robert Elamere," apparently fabricating favorable reviews. - **"Another Lie Nailed"**: Refuting false statements published in the *Morning Chronicle* about insurance interests and the Risdon Iron Works, naming specific local businessmen as sources. - **Right-side illustration**: An ornate, whimsical drawing labeled "Fair Enchantress! Fair Emelina!" — appears to be humorous poetry rather than political satire. The page demonstrates *The Wasp*'s characteristic approach: exposing local fraud, hypocrisy, and false claims through detailed naming and fact-checking, alongside lighter satirical commentary. The ads suggest a San Francisco publication.