The Wasp — 1889 — page 43: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **text-based humor columns and short stories** rather than political cartoons. The visible content includes: - **"When Canada Comes In"**: A poem about Canadian confederation, likely from the 1860s-70s, expressing American expansionist sentiment - **"How Anecdotes Are Made"**: A humorous piece about joke creation - **"A Zealous Colonel"**: A military anecdote about General Sheridan - **"Western Industries"** and **"Turning Tables at Table"**: Short comedic dialogues - **"Very Short"**: A barber-shop humor piece - **"Alex-and-Her"**: A romantic vignette The satire targets **everyday social pretensions** (shopkeepers, military officers, romantic encounters) rather than specific political figures. This reflects *The Wasp's* general approach as a satirical magazine focused on social commentary and general humor rather than partisan politics.