The Wasp — 1889 — page 152: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical pieces rather than a single cartoon. The main illustration shows two figures in conversation, labeled "ON THE ECONOMICAL PLAN." The illustrated dialogue appears to mock cheap or stingy behavior—one figure (appearing well-dressed) converses with another in what seems to be commentary on penny-pinching or cost-cutting measures. The surrounding text includes various satirical articles and anecdotes about Pacific City development, whisky, and social behavior. Notable sections include "HE PROVED HIS CASE," debating whether human nature is sensitive, and "STRICTLY BUSINESS-LIKE," a brief exchange between business partners about workplace conduct. The overall tone targets hypocrisy and pretension in business and social interactions of the era, though specific contemporary references remain unclear without additional historical context.