The Wasp — 1879 — page 478: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains **primarily text** rather than political cartoons. The main content is a satirical narrative about a Dutch immigrant and a hog theft, featuring dialogue between characters named Moses, Levy, and M. (possibly representing stereotypical Irish and Jewish figures common to 1880s-90s American satire). The three small illustrations show: 1. Two men in top hats (the disputants) 2. A horned, demonic-looking figure (labeled "For sale—strong beer," likely mocking an immigrant publican) The satire appears to mock immigrant communities through stereotypical dialect and criminal scheming. The page also includes various humorous definitions mocking social types ("A Maiden—a female chick," "Dark deeds—negro documents"). Without a visible publication date, the exact historical moment remains unclear.