The Wasp — 1877 — page 224: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **letters-to-the-editor section** rather than a political cartoon. The masthead illustration shows a figure writing at a desk, representing the editorial process. The "Answers to Correspondents" column features satirical responses to reader inquiries about various topics: a proposed toast to Professor Lemaire, debates about printing an article on bustles, questions about The Wasp's origins, and discussion of a rejected essay submission. The right side includes **"The Rose in October,"** a poem by Mary Townley, and **"The Laughing Jackass,"** describing the Australian bird's behavior and hunting methods. At the bottom, brief notes address reader corrections and personnel updates at The Wasp's office. **This is editorial content, not political satire.**