The Wasp — 1889 — page 363: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three separate satirical pieces rather than a single cartoon: 1. **"An Old Vet"** — A poem mocking an elderly Civil War veteran, likely critiquing how aging soldiers were treated or romanticized post-war. 2. **"A Capital Anecdote"** — A humorous story about President Lincoln during the Civil War, depicting him as witty and clever in dealing with military officers, particularly regarding Confederate gold discovery and military efficiency. 3. **"The Parson's Plaint"** and **"Gold Field Notes"** — Satirical commentary on gold rush era life and mining camps, with social critique embedded in narrative pieces. The page primarily features text-based satire rather than visual cartooning, typical of period satirical magazines that combined illustrations with written humor targeting contemporary political figures and social conditions.