The Wasp — 1891 — page 448: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a portrait of Hon. E. H. Funston, identified as a U.S. Congressman from Kansas, accompanying his article "The Silver Question." The piece argues for maintaining the silver dollar as U.S. currency, defending its value against those who'd demonetize it in favor of gold. Funston contends that silver dollars contain real value and should function equally with gold coins in commerce. The page also includes brief humorous exchanges ("A Bust Would Require More," "A Matter of Preference," "It Was Awl Right") representing typical satirical commentary. The silver vs. gold debate was a major late-19th-century political controversy. This appears designed to present Funston's perspective to *The Wasp's* readership during heated currency debates of that era.