The Wasp — 1887 — page 370: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **text content** rather than political cartoons—it features poetry, humorous essays, and social commentary typical of The Wasp's satirical format. Notable sections include: - **"Our Pictures"**: Humorous verse about Thanksgiving and rural/agricultural scenes - **"Christian Science"**: A satirical dialogue mocking Christian Science healing practices through a conversation between "Rastus" and "Mrs. Gibson," ridiculing faith-healing claims - **Editorial content** discussing political matters, including references to France's political crisis and ministerial instability The page's satire targets **religious pseudoscience** (Christian Science) and **international politics**. The Christian Science section uses dialect comedy—common in period satire—to ridicule the movement's credibility. The overall tone reflects The Wasp's role as a vehicle for social and political criticism through humor.