The Wasp — 1879 — page 239: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of **text columns with a single illustration labeled "BUZZIXUS"** at the top—appearing to be a grotesque, demonic creature or caricature rendered in detailed pen-work. The content is a **letters/editorial column** addressing various contemporary issues (1880s-90s era): discussions of journalism ethics, Naval Appropriations debates, educational reform, and mentions of specific figures like Samuel J. Tilden and Jacob Abbott. The "Buzzixus" illustration likely **satirizes a contemporary public figure or social phenomenon**, though the specific identity isn't clarified in the visible text. The grotesque style was typical of Wasp's approach to political ridicule. Without clearer textual connection between the illustration and content, the exact satirical target remains **unclear from this page alone**.