The Wasp — 1878 — page 74: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of **text articles rather than political cartoons**. The main pieces are: 1. **"The Latest Question"** - A satirical commentary on commercial dishonesty and merchant practices, criticizing retailers for deceptive pricing and business tactics. 2. **"Everlasting Friendship"** - An essay describing various types of friendships (between girls, juvenile males, boarding-house keepers, etc.), written in a sentimental, somewhat mocking tone. 3. **"Around the Preacher's Pavilion"** - A piece about religious observation and sabbath conduct, critiquing hypocrisy in religious practice. The page lacks identifying illustrations for the figures or caricatures that might appear. Without visible cartoons, the satirical intent relies entirely on the written commentary targeting commercial fraud, social relationships, and religious pretense—common Wasp targets of the era.