The Wasp — 1889 — page 168: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical sketches and humorous anecdotes rather than a single political cartoon. **"Governor Lowry and Sullivan"** depicts a comedic search for three missing railway trains and 3,000 men—likely referencing a real historical incident involving Mississippi Governor Lowry, though the specific event is unclear without additional context. **"The Drummer Abroad"** satirizes an American traveling salesman in England who boasts about American commerce and prosperity, using exaggerated claims about wealth and invitations. **"The Course of Evolution"** is a brief Darwin-themed joke about human descent from monkeys. The remaining items are humorous anecdotes ("A Deep Joke," "Not Square," "He Needed No Second") featuring wordplay and social commentary typical of 1880s-90s American humor magazines.