The Wasp — 1892 — page 491: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains four separate humorous stories rather than political cartoons. The illustrations are decorative vignettes accompanying lighthearted social satire: 1. **"Aids to Beauty"** mocks a woman who tries a face bleach treatment advertised in newspapers, resulting in severe chemical burns disguised as smallpox. 2. **"Society on the Hill"** satirizes a Dutch restaurant where working-class boys harass a saucy girl, ultimately getting caught by proprietors and police. 3. **"Wanted to See the Other Partner"** jokes about a con artist trying to locate a partner in a phony business scheme. 4. **"Doubtful Compliment"** features a straightforward anecdote about negotiating a loan. These appear to be turn-of-the-century humor pieces targeting everyday social foibles—failed beauty schemes, working-class behavior, petty scams—rather than specific political figures or events.