The Wasp — 1889 — page 400: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains several short humorous stories and anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The pieces include: 1. "The Meeting of the Tomcats" — A poem apologizing to the late Thomas Moore, apparently referencing a fence fight between tomcats. 2. "Bob Lincoln's First Fees" — A story about a young lawyer's first case with Judge Logan, satirizing legal practices. 3. "General Joe Geiger" — Anecdotes about the "ugliest man in Ohio," focusing on his appearance and witty comebacks. 4. Additional brief humorous pieces about everyday situations. The content is primarily satirical humor targeting lawyers, judges, and social pretension rather than specific political figures or events. The satire relies on exaggeration and ironic situations typical of 19th-century American humor magazines.