The Wasp — 1892 — page 82: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features portraits of Mary V. Laurence and Hon. John W. Noble (Secretary of the Interior), accompanied by biographical text praising their political contributions to "the Union." Below is a "Golden Sayings" section—a common satirical feature—collecting absurd or contradictory quotes from public figures and literature, mocking pretension and illogic. The final item, "He Lost His Courage," is a comedic dialogue between characters named Belle and Will about someone named Farragut being "lashed to the mast," likely referencing Admiral Farragut's Civil War naval fame. The humor appears to derive from comedic misunderstanding or innuendo about the situation. Overall, the page mixes biographical legitimacy with satirical commentary on public figures and contemporary absurdities.