The Wasp — March 6, 1880 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and humor definitions** rather than political cartoons. The single illustration shows a goat standing upright—labeled "Behold her!—a hive." The surrounding text consists of satirical one-liners defining words through humorous associations (e.g., "Probable—tested ability," "Hired ox teams—bullets"). The goat cartoon appears to be a visual pun or joke, though its specific reference is unclear without additional context. It may lampoon a specific public figure or social situation known to contemporary readers, but the IMAGE alone doesn't identify who "her" refers to. The page is dominated by period advertisements for pianos, costumes, hair products, and other goods—typical of late 19th-century magazine layouts. The satirical content is modest and relies heavily on readers' contemporary knowledge.