The Wasp — 1889 — page 415: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theatrical gossip and brief satirical anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The single illustration shows "The Alcazar," a theater featured in the "Mixed Pickles" column. The content includes: 1. **Theater reviews and notes** covering productions like "Amorità" and updates on performers 2. **"He Couldn't Strike"** - A satirical dialogue mocking a worker's complaint about long hours (9-13 hours daily), suggesting he's too worn down to actually strike 3. **"Better Late Than Never"** - A humorous epitaph about a neglectful husband 4. **"The Farmer, the Tramp and the Dog"** - A comedic rural dialogue The satire targets labor conditions and working-class struggles indirectly, mocking both workers' futility and employers' exploitation through humor rather than direct political commentary.