The Wasp — 1890 — page 313: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two distinct sections: **"Idealistic Correspondents"** (letters to the editor) and **"A Story, with Moral, for Children."** The correspondents section features satirical commentary on various social topics of the era, including marriage debates and debates about women's appearance and eligibility. The writers critique societal conventions around gender and courtship. The children's story depicts a moralistic tale about a gentleman teaching children about gratitude and avoiding waste. He serves them tamales and teaches them not to overconsume or expect excess—a lesson about discipline and appreciation. The page concludes with brief news items about dictionary offerings, asylum commitments, and the McKinley Tariff Bill's unpopularity in schools. No specific political figures or caricatures are identifiable in this portion, which appears focused on social commentary rather than illustrated satire.