The Wasp — 1878 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains multiple satirical panels attacking German militarism and American neutrality during what appears to be World War I era. **Key elements visible:** - Top panels mock German military aggression and American response - A caricatured German military figure (identifiable by the spiked Prussian helmet) dominates the lower left panel, labeled "PRISON," appearing to threaten or coerce smaller figures - Text references "U.S. TO THE GERMAN POLICE" and "OH YOU COWARD!" - Right panels contrast peaceful American rural/urban scenes with war imagery - The overall message criticizes American passivity toward German aggression and advocates for stronger U.S. action The satire targets both German militarism and American isolationism, using grotesque caricature to mock pacifist sentiment.