The Wasp — 1879 — page 318: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of **text columns** discussing philosophical and social issues rather than visual cartoons. The content includes: 1. **"Cynicisms"** - A section attacking what the author calls "delusions" held by various groups: atheists, Native Americans, and African Americans. The author dismisses their perspectives as inherently flawed. 2. **Social commentary** on cowardice, lying, and moral behavior, with references to figures like the Duke of Wellington. 3. **An editorial note** about the Board of Education and school management in what appears to be San Francisco or California. 4. **Commentary on the City Hall Commission**, discussing political appointments and governance issues. The page reflects **late 19th-century racist and dismissive attitudes** toward minorities and atheists, presenting them as delusional rather than offering legitimate counter-arguments.