The Wasp — November 8, 1879 — page 8: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis This page is **not a political cartoon** but rather a **playscript** — specifically Act II of "Baruch Kowski, or Le Juif Polonais" (The Polish Jew), a three-act theatrical play adapted from French for *The Wasp* magazine by Mr. Salmi Morse. The script features characters including Michel (a wealthy Burgomaster), Jules (a Quartermaster), and various supporting roles. The dialogue concerns domestic and financial matters — Jules discusses his daughter's marriage prospects and financial arrangements. This appears to be **serialized entertainment content** rather than satire. The inclusion of a full theatrical script in a satirical magazine suggests *The Wasp* aimed to provide diverse content beyond political commentary, offering readers dramatic literature alongside its humor and social critique.