The Wasp — 1890 — page 63: what you’re looking at

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This page features portraits and biographical sketches of two prominent figures: **Dr. J. M. Eaton** and **Milton E. Babb**, presented as notable citizens worthy of recognition. The text describes Eaton as a physician and educator who traveled extensively and practiced medicine in various locations. Babb is identified as a young attorney from West Virginia with a distinguished legal career, including notable court cases. Below these serious biographical profiles, the page includes three brief humorous dialogue pieces ("The Trinity's Weakness," "A Watch Dog," and an untitled exchange) that mock various characters—a deacon, a farmer, and a landlady—through absurdist humor about religion, livestock, and household concerns. The satirical intent appears gentle; these comedic vignettes contrast with the respectful treatment of the prominent men above.