The Wasp — 1889 — page 229: what you’re looking at

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This page contains two separate stories rather than political cartoons. "General Gibbon's Ducking" features an illustration of a woman confronting a military officer near water, depicting a dispute over fishing rights on private property. The General dismisses her concerns, and the narrative culminates in him being pushed into a stream—a physical comeuppance for his arrogance. "The Joke Was on Dr. Depew" tells of a stranger's failed attempt to entertain a group with a song, leading to awkward questioning about differences between turkeys and men. The final section, "Honor Saved," describes a duel between Frenchmen with a humorous twist on injury. These appear to be humorous anecdotes rather than topical political satire, typical of *The Wasp's* varied content mixing social humor with occasional commentary.