The Wasp — 1892 — page 235: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and humor columns** rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: **Advertisements:** Woodbury's Facial Soap (prominent, with a illustrated male face), Lincoln's Cabinet Cigar, and Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh. **Humor Sections:** Short comedic dialogues and anecdotes with titles like "Did As He Pleased," "A Good Soul," and "A Hated Individual." These appear to be generic satirical vignettes about everyday social situations—marital disputes, railroad encounters, workplace absurdities—rather than political commentary. **One Poetry Section:** "He Had No Such Intention," presenting sentimental verse about a dying traveler. The page reflects *The Wasp's* blend of social satire with commercial content, targeting early 20th-century urban readers with light humor about domestic and social conventions.