The Wasp — 1891 — page 123: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains brief political and social commentary pieces rather than a single cartoon. The main illustration shows two men in conversation—one appears to be a politician or official (left) and another figure (right)—with the caption "A DUDE'S JOKE" referencing dialogue about getting "the dwop on you last night" and "the rain." The text items mock various targets: California politicians (particularly regarding Governor Waterman's portrait), the Farmers' Alliance political movement, women's suffrage efforts, and naval matters. There's particular skepticism toward the Farmers' Alliance's leadership and their political ambitions. The satire reflects late 19th-century American partisan politics, attacking populist movements and their credibility while commenting on contemporary gender and military issues.