The Wasp — 1891 — page 422: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical articles rather than cartoons. The content includes: **Portraits and biographical notes** of Mrs. John Wanamaker and Mrs. Elija Halford, with gossipy commentary about their social activities and romantic scandals. **"A New Phase of Mormonism"** — a lengthy article attacking Mormon leadership, particularly criticizing their political power, wealth accumulation, and colonial expansion in the Rocky Mountains. The author expresses alarm at Mormon influence over Western territories and Indian affairs. **Social commentary** on various topics: a terrible railroad accident, women preachers in Oregon, Boston fashion compared to New York, and street-corner religious evangelists. The satire targets institutional hypocrisy, excessive religious authority, and sensationalized scandal-mongering. The Wasp positions itself as exposing hidden truths about powerful groups.