The Wasp — 1889 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page contains several satirical pieces rather than a single cartoon. The main illustrated item shows "Little Billy" asking a man (labeled "Ms. Phrowit") for a light, depicting a humorous street encounter. The text pieces include: - "The Flannel Shirt" (poem about practical workwear) - "A Good Story Spoilt" (Mark Twain anecdote about a bungled newspaper report of a drunken dinner) - "In Too Great Haste" (brief story about a saloon shooting) - "Anecdote of O'Connell" (advice about cow stealing) - "How the Yankees Tip" (brief note on regional shooting accuracy) - "Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey" (philosophical exchange about discipline) The content mixes lighthearted social commentary with humorous fictional anecdotes. The satirical focus targets human folly, journalistic incompetence, and regional stereotypes rather than specific political figures or events.