The Wasp — 1890 — page 393: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **humorous dialogue sketches and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The main illustration shows two men in conversation, likely depicting a social or domestic comedy scenario. The sketches include: - "Woman's Intuition" - anecdote about an elderly farmer and intuitive wives - "He Found Pearls" - story about an oyster-house customer finding unexpected pearls - "Badly Out of It" - brief dialogue comedy - "They Announced Themselves" - joke about accent and social pretension - "Too Much New Year's" - humorous piece about overcelebration The page also features **substantial advertising** for Sanborn, Vail & Co. (pictures and clothing) and **humor columns** like "An Easy Life," "Bold But Logical," and "An Exceptional Case." This appears to be entertainment-focused content rather than political satire—typical of Wasp's lighter material mixed with commercial advertisements.