The Wasp — 1888 — page 100: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **text content and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The main elements are: 1. **"They're Good Enough for Me"** — A patriotic poem defending the American flag against anarchist criticism, likely responding to late-19th-century labor unrest and anti-flag sentiment from radical groups. 2. **"Thrift and Humor"** — A humorous column featuring anecdotes about everyday life, including stories about San Francisco society figures and domestic situations. 3. **California Furniture Company advertisement** — A full-page ad promoting affordable home furnishings. 4. **Various short humor pieces** — Including jokes about marriage, travel, and social observations typical of satirical magazines of this era. The page reflects *The Wasp*'s dual nature as both satirical commentary and general-interest publication, mixing patriotic sentiment with lighthearted social satire.