The Wasp — 1893 — page 113: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**"Our Pictures" Cartoon**: This front-page cartoon depicts Uncle Sam as a gate-keeper guarding "the Political Paradise," rejecting applicants seeking entry. The satire critiques U.S. immigration policy, sarcastically praising it as "wicked" hypocrisy—America claims democratic ideals while excluding foreign newcomers. The reference to Uncle Sam's "full family" suggests the nation now considers itself sufficiently populated, turning away the very immigrants who built it. **Content Below**: The page contains multiple short pieces: "The Broken Date" (a romantic poem), "How to Behave When Slapped" (etiquette advice about responding to insults without fighting duels), "A Wise Mother" (a comedic dialogue), and "Art in Advertising" commentary. These represent typical satirical magazine fare—mixing social commentary with humor and literary content.