The Wasp — 1888 — page 393: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains no political cartoons. Instead, it features satirical prose pieces and humorous anecdotes typical of the magazine's format. The main content includes commentary on: - **Joseph Chamberlain** and Canadian fishing disputes (a political reference to imperial negotiations) - **Boss Buckley** and San Francisco politics/corruption - **Grant County, Oregon** rural life and social mishaps - Various humorous verses and witticisms about rural character types The "Parson's Dilemma" section mocks clergy who give spiritual advice while lacking practical wisdom—a common Victorian satire target. The page emphasizes *The Wasp's* combination of local political gossip, rural humor, and satirical commentary on American public figures and society rather than visual cartooning.