The Wasp — 1890 — page 182: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily advertising and shipping schedules** rather than satirical cartoons. The bulk consists of: - Steamship company timetables (Pacific Coast, Southern Pacific, S.F. & North Pacific) - Multiple shipping line advertisements - A small dialogue section titled "A New Town in Washington" discussing a place called "Slaughter" and its hotel The only clearly satirical content is a brief section titled **"DO HIM HONOR!"** mocking a "young Russian noble" who speaks languages poorly and wants to aid his country. The passage satirizes vapid patriotism and social pretension. The page reflects *The Wasp's* mix of commercial content and light satirical jabs at contemporary social types rather than focused political commentary.