The Wasp — 1887 — page 225: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical articles and poems rather than visual cartoons. The main pieces include: 1. **"Am I a Scot, or Am I Not?"** — A poem questioning Scottish identity, likely satirizing Scottish immigration or identity politics of the era. 2. **"His Old Mother"** — A narrative piece about a man awaiting execution for murder, using the sentimental trope of maternal devotion to critique something (likely crime, justice, or social conditions). 3. **"If I Had Capital"** — Social commentary on poverty and entrepreneurship, where a poor worker describes how capital would enable business success, satirizing the gap between ambition and resources. 4. **"Sacramento"** — Discussion of California's boom, railroad development, and commercial growth, with critical observations about business practices. The satire targets class inequality, immigration debates, and commercialism rather than specific political figures.