The Wasp — 1889 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and humor columns rather than political cartoons**. The visible content includes: **Main sections:** - "Going to a Picnic" — a domestic humor piece about a wife preparing for an outing - "Flying Jokes" — miscellaneous short jokes and quips on various topics - "Circumstances Alter Cases" — anecdotes about human behavior - "War Rumors" — brief satirical dialogue about WWI gossip **Advertisements:** Burke's Stout, Dr. Salfield's Rejuvenator, Byron Hot Springs resort, and instantaneous photographs dominate the right column. The humor is lighthearted and social rather than sharply political. References to "war rumors" suggest this was published during or near WWI, but the satirical focus is on everyday foolishness and social absurdities rather than specific political figures or events.