The Wasp — 1887 — page 48: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three distinct articles rather than political cartoons: 1. **"Picnics"** - A humorous essay about picnic experiences, mentioning encounters with insects and food spoilage. 2. **"Our Pictures"** - Commentary on recent American political/social movements, referencing issues like immigration, church-state separation, and party politics. It discusses concerns about "new parties" and their platforms regarding "standing army" and government reform. 3. **"To My Last Ballet Love"** and **"Omaha mamma"** - Lighter verse pieces about romantic and domestic matters. The page emphasizes satire of American social institutions—particularly political reform movements and the tension between established and emerging political parties of the era. Without visible dates or specific names, the exact historical moment remains unclear, though references suggest late 19th-century American politics.