The Wasp — 1892 — page 90: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts two men shaking hands after "the convention" (likely a political party nominating convention). The figure on the left, labeled "Farmer," appears to be a rural representative, while the man on the right wears a cowboy hat and frontier clothing. The cartoon's satire centers on their reconciliation after apparent conflict. The caption has the Farmer telling the Miner: "Shake, old man; our trouble does not seem so serious after all." Above them flies a cherub or fairy figure carrying "THE WASP" banner, suggesting satirical commentary on political tensions between agricultural and mining interests being smoothed over through convention politics. The artist is credited as Saalburg.