The Wasp — 1887 — page 51: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of letters to the editor and advice columns rather than political cartoons. The content includes: **"Bill Nye" column**: A humorist responds to correspondence about country etiquette and social conduct, offering satirical advice on proper behavior for rural visitors to cities. **"The Cat in the Meal Tub"**: An anecdote about a cat named McCarthy who allegedly sabotaged a manager's credibility through mischievous behavior—likely a humorous allegory, though the specific reference remains unclear. **"Reply"** section: Discusses ethical conduct regarding government relations and newspaper coverage. The page demonstrates *The Wasp*'s format as a satirical magazine blending humor with social commentary, using fictional letters and columns to critique behavior and social pretensions of the era. Without visible illustrations on this particular page, the satire operates primarily through written wit.