The Wasp, 1878 · page 14 of 364
The Wasp — 1878 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page primarily contains **text content rather than political cartoons**. The visible illustration shows "ANSWER" with what appears to be a figure at a desk or workstation. The page features several short humor pieces and advice columns, including: - A dialogue about a girl collecting herself before going mad - A comment on "Married this Morning" with satirical observations about weddings - References to letters from readers discussing topics like women serving on juries (noting an 1870 case where twelve women jurors were "useless") - Social commentary on propriety and marriage customs The tone is **light satirical humor** targeting Victorian social conventions, gender roles, and marital expectations—typical of 19th-century American humor magazines. The specific political references are unclear without additional context about The Wasp's publication date.