The Wasp — 1890 — page 340: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of **society gossip and announcements** rather than political satire. The single illustration depicts two figures in what appears to be a domestic or domestic-service scene, though its specific satirical point is unclear without caption. The text covers New York social news: West Point military academy visitors, Mrs. Veernal's recovery from travel strain, local society figures (Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Stevens), and notes on artists and cultural figures like Mrs. Alice McDonald and Arthur Jule Goodman. A notable section mocks "**Prophet Erickson's insanity**" through dialogue about religious fanaticism—apparently commentary on contemporary spiritualist or prophetic movements gaining popularity. The page ends with a brief joke about English vs. American publishing and an advertising notice. This represents **social satire and scandal-mongering** rather than political commentary.