The Wasp — 1888 — page 34: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **literary and satirical content** rather than visual cartoons. It includes: 1. **"John Brown—Postscriptum"** — A poem referencing the abolitionist John Brown, likely the 1859 Harpers Ferry raid figure. 2. **"French Gold—German Silver"** — A translated piece satirizing legal disputes, possibly critiquing corrupt judicial proceedings or marital law. 3. **"The Day After"** — A poem about Independence Day aftermath and military casualties. 4. **"Entre Deux Vins"** — A humorous piece about wine and jealousy. 5. **"Abou Ben Harrison"** — A satirical poem about a political figure (possibly a presidential candidate), mocking his ambitions and character. The page emphasizes **political satire through verse** rather than visual caricature, typical of 19th-century satirical magazines targeting contemporary political figures and social issues.