The Wasp — 1893 — page 137: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains several short satirical stories and articles rather than political cartoons. The main visible cartoon ("Under the Calcium") depicts a Sunday school superintendent named Baker leading boys in singing "Lo the mighty God advances, Satan leads the van." The satire mocks Baker's contradictions: he's described as accident-prone and incompetent, yet confidently leads children. The joke appears to be ironic—someone so bungling shouldn't be teaching or supervising youth, yet he persists confidently. The title references "calcium lights" (stage lighting), suggesting theatrical pretense. The other content includes anecdotes about John Gaffey (Railway Mail Service worker) and commentary on marriage/flirtation titled "Flirting Husbands." These pieces satirize everyday social behaviors rather than specific political figures or events.