The Wasp — 1890 — page 336: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical commentary and a cartoon about contemporary public figures and social issues. The **"Serpent Charmers"** section attacks Cleveland and Dana (likely referring to newspaper figures of the era) for spreading misinformation through press. The satire criticizes how newspapers manufacture scandals and sensationalism. The bottom cartoon depicts a dialogue about a "dark-colored horse," likely satirizing political horse-trading and backroom deals in elections—references to candidates who emerge unexpectedly. The page also mocks journalistic practices, jail conditions, and includes advertisements seeking young men of education, reflecting labor market concerns of the period. "The Taper of Reality" section critiques newspaper sensationalism versus actual news value, a recurring theme in *The Wasp's* anti-press satire.