The Wasp — 1879 — page 190: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains an article titled "WORKINGMEN: What they Were, Are, and Should Be" (Chapter III), discussing labor issues and wages. The text argues for fair treatment of workers and critiques both employers who exploit labor and labor organizers who misuse their positions. The article includes a salary table showing compensation for various county officials (Sheriff, Auditor, Tax Collector, etc.), apparently to illustrate disparities in public sector pay. The piece advocates for workers' dignity while cautioning against strikes and union radicalism, suggesting instead that workers should pursue self-improvement and that employers benefit from treating laborers fairly. The tone is moralistic rather than comedic—this appears to be serious political commentary on labor conditions rather than satirical cartoon content.