The Wasp — 1888 — page 254: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several distinct pieces. The main illustrated section appears to be "Our Pictures," featuring a cartoon about an elevator accident at the Bancroff building. The cartoon satirizes safety negligence—depicting an old man operating dangerous elevator machinery while a child observes. The accompanying verse critiques industrial carelessness and exploitation of child labor in machinery operation. The page also includes political humor pieces mocking various social types: "A Hard Question to Answer" targets a parson's hypocrisy regarding poverty and morality; "A Good Precedent" satirizes Democratic political corruption; and "Looking Very Much Like a Speculator" mocks financial opportunism. The final section addresses catarrhal deafness, appearing to be medical advertising rather than satire.