The Wasp — 1879 — page 94: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a humorous advice column titled "ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS" rather than political cartoons. The column addresses various domestic and practical questions from readers, including: - Hair loss prevention - Potato storage methods - Proper etiquette during crises - How to remove grease spots from clothing - Gaming and gambling ethics The satire appears gentle and domestic rather than political. The advice often contains tongue-in-cheek responses—for example, suggesting shaving one's head to prevent hair loss, or recommending "the Lord's prayer backwards" to remove stains. The only potentially pointed commentary involves a letter about justice in China versus America, where the correspondent criticizes American justice as occasionally blind compared to Chinese legal traditions. The page primarily serves as entertainment through witty household advice rather than sharp political commentary.