The Wasp — 1889 — page 330: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several humorous short pieces and sketches rather than a unified political cartoon. The content includes: **"She Was Green"**: A poem with illustration about a country girl on a ferry who mistakes cannon balls for pumpkins—satirizing rural naiveté about urban/industrial objects. **"Nothing to Prevent It"**: A brief exchange mocking someone's editorial claim about an "unobstructed passage," countered with "Calf's brains on toast"—appears to be wordplay satire. **"A Reminder"**: Verse about Madeline, likely social commentary on romantic promises. **"Wanted a Show"**: Anecdote about a man who deposits money in a savings bank, then demands to see it—satirizing banking practices or customer skepticism. **Bottom illustration**: Depicts what appears to be a domestic scene, likely commentary on Mrs. Pepperly's request for a new robe, with social commentary on fashion or household relationships. The overall tone is light, humorous satire of everyday American life rather than serious political critique.