The Wasp — 1879 — page 319: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily TEXT rather than a political cartoon. It consists of a lengthy philosophical dialogue titled "AFTER DEATH—WHAT?" between two characters identified as "P." and "S." debating religious faith versus scientific reasoning. The piece critiques both religious believers and skeptics through their argumentative personas. It appears to be satirizing intellectual posturing on both sides—the "learned Doctor" defending faith and his interlocutor challenging him with scientific materialism. There is a brief biographical note about "SARAH VINSENUCCA" (likely Sarah Winnemucca), described as a Native American woman who appeared before the public and acquired English education. The page ends with unrelated notes about Queen Victoria's health and cleaning activities in Bodie. This appears to be a regular editorial/opinion page rather than a satirical cartoon issue.