The Wasp, 1892 · page 57 of 590
The Wasp — 1892 — page 57: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains boxing sports commentary and two illustrated stories rather than political cartoons. The "Sports" section discusses early 20th-century boxers including Danny Daly, Solly Smith, and George Dixon—figures in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions. The text analyzes their fighting styles and upcoming matches with serious sports journalism. Below are two narrative illustrations: "It Happened on the Hill" depicts a romantic encounter between a man and woman on a streetcar, while "Shoals Near the Shore" tells of a steamship captain's adventure, likely humorous fiction. The page concludes with brief comic dialogue between characters (Old Connoisseur, Uncle Enos, Darkaway, Waiter). This appears to be standard entertainment content rather than political satire typical of The Wasp's tradition.