The Wasp — 1879 — page 90: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based editorial content** rather than illustrated cartoons. The visible sections include: 1. **"Taming Mr. Lo"** - A critical essay about Uncle Sam's approach to Native Americans ("Lo" being a period term for Native peoples). The article sarcastically discusses government treatment of Indians, criticizing paternalistic policies while acknowledging their troubled history. 2. **"His His Snout Everywhere"** - Commentary on a Sand-lot "leader" attempting personal reform, likely satirizing a local political or social figure's ambitions. 3. **"Our New Contemporart"** - Discussion of the *Daily San-Luz* newspaper's launch, praising its editorial independence. The page focuses on political and social criticism through written satire rather than visual caricature, typical of 19th-century satirical magazines that mixed illustrations with substantial editorial commentary.