The Wasp — 1887 — page 147: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains three separate satirical pieces rather than unified cartoons: 1. **"Our Pictures"** critiques a Morrow embezzlement trial, praising jury intelligence and mocking the defendant's character. 2. **"A Lucky Man"** celebrates Mr. Boyd winning $8,000 in a Louisiana State Lottery—satirizing both gambling luck and the lottery system itself through the contrast between his modest life and sudden windfall. 3. **"A Narrow Escape"** presents a humorous domestic dispute where a couple bickers over rent and household finances, appearing to mock working-class financial struggles and marital tensions. The page emphasizes *The Wasp's* focus on local San Francisco affairs, legal proceedings, and everyday social commentary rather than national politics. The satire targets legal systems, gambling culture, and domestic life among ordinary citizens.