The Wasp — 1887 — page 65: what you’re looking at

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This page contains primarily **text content rather than political cartoons**. The main pieces are: 1. **"That Same Old Lie"** - A letter from Hon. Ephraim Muggins describing Los Angeles, satirizing the city's pronunciation variants and exaggerated boosterism about its climate and real estate. 2. **"Prayer to the Foolkiller"** - A humorous prayer mocking religious hypocrisy and asking divine intervention against various foolish behaviors. 3. **"The Modern Maiden's Prayer"** - Light satirical verse about a woman seeking wealth and status through marriage. 4. **"Napa Soda"** - An advertisement featuring illustrated figures promoting mineral water. The page's satire targets **California boosterism, regional pronunciation pretension, and Victorian social conventions** rather than specific political figures or events. The cartoon illustration labeled "NOT RUST" appears unrelated to the main text.