The Wasp — 1892 — page 562: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily text-based commentary rather than cartoons. The masthead features a small illustration of a wasp character with a printing press. The content includes satirical editorial pieces targeting contemporary figures and issues: - **Andy Clunie**: criticized for allegedly using "trades and exhibitions of nerve in politics" for personal gain - **Panama Canal**: mocked regarding bribery scandals in France - **Whiskey taxes**: commenting on rising alcohol duties and distillers' responses - **John P. Dunn**: mentioned regarding saloon-keeper involvement in political campaigns - **Judge Coffey**: praised for his courtroom wit against unreliable witnesses The pieces employ sharp political commentary typical of 1890s American satirical journalism, targeting corruption, lobbying, and judicial conduct. Without additional context about these specific figures, modern readers would need historical research to fully appreciate the references.