The Wasp — 1889 — page 312: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several unrelated satirical pieces and humor columns rather than a single political cartoon. **"At Monterey"** depicts what appears to be a romantic or flirtatious encounter, with characters named Adolphus and Flora discussing courtship. The remaining content consists of humorous dialogue and verse sections: "Dear Old Beans" (a nostalgic poem about Boston baked beans), "The Base Ball Fiend" (office humor), "Latest News from College" (academic satire), and "The Melancholy Season" (domestic comedy about a husband and wife). These pieces mock everyday American life—college culture, domestic relationships, regional food traditions, and workplace absurdities—rather than targeting specific political figures or events. The humor relies on observational comedy and wordplay familiar to the magazine's audience.