The Wasp, 1877 · page 113 of 372
The Wasp — 1877 — page 113: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *The Wasp* (a satirical magazine) contains primarily **text-based humor and anecdotes** rather than political cartoons. The content includes: 1. **"A Little Fun"** section: A dialogue joke about a card game between Charles Rich and "his Honor" involving cheating accusations and a pocket knife—standard bar-room humor of the era. 2. **Various short satirical pieces** mocking contemporary figures and situations, including commentary on Indians, Russians, and social absurdities. 3. **A small illustration** at top-left showing a figure labeled "The Indians' Land" (appears to reference Native American dispossession). The page lacks prominent political cartoons. Instead, it relies on **written satirical commentary** targeting everyday social follies, minor public figures, and period-specific scandals—typical of *The Wasp's* general approach as a humor magazine.