The Wasp — 1889 — page 62: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains primarily satirical prose and poetry rather than illustrated cartoons. The content includes: **Political/Social Commentary:** - "Justice to a Jury" mocks jury decisions, likely referencing the "Biobba case" (unclear specifics) - "A Highly Colored Statement" satirizes an artist's pretentious claim about understanding color - Multiple brief items mock contemporary absurdities: sandwich class distinctions, Mrs. Cleveland's smoking rules, and a society that opened "free reading-rooms" but hoped members would damage them so they'd close **Literary Content:** "A Pretty Quintette" by B.F. Butler, Jr. compares English and American women, praising American women's appearance and character. The humor targets Victorian social pretensions, gender norms, and institutional hypocrisy rather than specific political figures. Without illustrations on this particular page, the satire relies entirely on witty prose and verse commentary on contemporary American society.