The Wasp — 1890 — page 100: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains political commentary rather than a cartoon. The main article discusses the Speaker of the House's successful passage of legislation despite opposition, praising his narrow victory and political maneuvering. It references debates over the Speaker's appearance and attire, suggesting satirical commentary on personality-focused politics. A small illustration depicts a domestic scene with a boy asking his father about borrowing a wheelbarrow for Sunday—likely a humorous aside unrelated to the main politics. The page also mentions Congressman Morrow's family outing at Cape May and Charles N. Felton's return to the city, providing gossip-column style updates on political figures. Brief comic dialogues at bottom mock servant-employer relationships. Overall, it's political satire focused on congressional proceedings rather than visual caricature.