The Wasp — 1888 — page 154: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of **poetry and prose sketches rather than political cartoons**. The content includes: - "Ko-Ko Cleveland's Song" — a humorous poem mocking Cleveland (likely President Grover Cleveland) using references to the "Buffalo jail" and "Free Trade defection," suggesting satire of his policies - "Farewell to California" — nostalgic poetry about leaving California - "Semper Idem" — verse about constancy and eternal worship - Several brief prose anecdotes and jokes about domestic life, age, and social situations The page functions as **satirical commentary through humor and verse** rather than visual cartoons. The Cleveland reference suggests this targets late-19th century American politics, but without visible illustrations, the satire operates through wordplay and poetic mockery of public figures and contemporary social pretensions.