The Wasp — 1879 — page 92: what you’re looking at

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**Left Cartoon:** Depicts a woman riding in what appears to be a mechanical contraption or vehicle piloted by a wasp. The caption reads "A lady that no one wants to marry—Miss Fortune," a visual pun on the word "misfortune." This satirizes unmarriageable women, likely poking fun at those considered undesirable marriage prospects in the era. **Right Section:** Contains a "Literary Review" column critiquing contemporary novels, including "Is he a Popinjay?" and "The Last of the Muldowns." The reviews are dismissive and sarcastic about the works' literary merit. **Bottom Section:** Contains humorous short observations and witticisms on various social topics, typical of The Wasp's satirical commentary style. The page exemplifies 19th-century American satirical magazine humor mixing visual jokes with literary and social criticism.