The Wasp — 1891 — page 137: what you’re looking at

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This satirical page catalogs popular annoyances circa early 20th century. The central large cartoon shows a man voting for "Dr. Chinee" [sic] - likely satirizing Chinese immigration debates or "Chinese Must Go" political sentiment of that era. Other panels mock: - "The Latest in Music" - absurdist musical trends - "The Seven Fakes" - fraudulent schemes or false claims - "Westeland Sisters" - unclear reference, possibly performers - "The Indian Question" - ongoing policy debates - "This Caricature in P." - self-referential cartooning criticism - "The Signs in Our Parks" - signage clutter - "This Gag in the Variety Show" - tired theatrical jokes The overall message: citizens are exhausted by recurring social irritations, frauds, and cultural repetition. The crude caricatural style emphasizes mockery of these widespread frustrations.