The Wasp — 1887 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of **advertisements and literary content** rather than political cartoons. The main text includes three pieces: 1. **"An Angel's Touch"** - A sentimental story about a poor boy in a bakery 2. **"Jes So"** - Verse commentary on village life and moral themes 3. **"Telling What a Snide Is"** - A humorous dialogue explaining the term "snide" (apparently slang for a deceptive person) The advertisements promote various products: skin remedies (Cuticura), a rupture cure, candy, saddles and horse equipment, nuts, and real estate in Sacramento. There are **no visible political cartoons** on this page. While *The Wasp* was a satirical publication, this particular page focuses on humor through literary pieces and local commerce, rather than visual satire or political commentary.