The Wasp — 1891 — page 195: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising** with a small editorial section. The advertisements (pianos, sewing machines, furniture, printing services, hotels) occupy most of the left and bottom portions. The right side contains a **cartoon and brief satirical commentary** about Washington D.C. politics dated August 21, 1891. The illustration shows two women in a window, with accompanying dialogue jokes about a wife's access to her husband's pockets. The text discusses **presidential politics and party dynamics**, mentioning Senator Quay's resignation and tensions within both Republican and Democratic parties regarding leadership succession. It references Governor Campbell's speech comparing Democratic and Republican approaches to governance. The satire appears to critique political maneuvering and compromise-making among party leaders, using domestic humor (the pocket-picking wives) as a lighter counterpoint to serious political discussion.