The Wasp — 1887 — page 279: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three distinct articles rather than political cartoons: 1. **"Our Pictures"** discusses cartoons (appearing elsewhere in the issue) satirizing a legal contest and jury proceedings, though the specific case isn't fully clear from this excerpt. 2. **"The Personal Devil"** is a philosophical essay arguing for literal belief in a personal devil as an explanation for human evil and moral corruption—a theological argument presented as social commentary. 3. **"A Story of 'Old Chicahominy'"** recounts an anecdote about General Sheridan's Civil War speech, emphasizing his dramatic rhetoric and military reputation. The page also includes **"Too Much Muchness"** (poetry about fashion vanity) and **"A New Sensation"** (theater review of a play called "Caught in a Corner"). This appears to be editorial content rather than visual satire, typical of 19th-century satirical magazines that combined humor, social critique, and commentary.