The Wasp — 1879 — page 285: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **editorial and advertising content** rather than political cartoons. The main illustration at top left shows a cornucopia (horn of plenty) overflowing with harvest goods—a standard Thanksgiving Day image. The bulk of the page contains: 1. **Editorial essay** on "The Thankfulness of Thanksgiving Day," arguing that genuine religious devotion should accompany the holiday, not mere secular celebration with "cranberry sauce, mince pie, and a ride to the city." 2. **Subscription and publication information** for The Wasp as "an established family newspaper." 3. **Biblical quotations** supporting gratitude. The cartoon imagery is generic seasonal symbolism rather than satirical commentary on specific political figures or contemporary events. No identifiable caricatures appear on this page.