The Wasp — 1889 — page 384: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **humorous fictional anecdotes and short comedy pieces** rather than political cartoons. The content includes: **"The Thirty-Second Day of the Thirteenth Month"** — A poetic piece about eternal hope. **"The Most Enterprising Crow on Record"** — A farmer's dialogue about crows destroying corn crops, featuring practical (if crude) solutions like whisky-soaked grain. **"One of Southern's Whims"** — A sketch satirizing the actor Southern's difficult personality in a bookstore. **"Nothing is Old Since the Flood"** — Commentary on America's lack of historic buildings, contrasting with older civilizations. **"No Wonder"** and **"No Use for Whistling for Him"** — Brief humorous anecdotes about everyday absurdities. The page demonstrates *The Wasp*'s style: social humor targeting character types rather than specific political figures or events. The satire targets human foibles, pretension, and daily frustrations rather than partisan politics.