The Wasp — 1879 — page 724: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains **no visible cartoon or illustration**—it is entirely text-based, consisting of several short articles and anecdotes typical of satirical magazines from this era. The content includes: - **"Superstitions"**: Commentary on American superstition compared to European beliefs - **"The Match Man"**: An anecdote about Old Mr. Jones and early match-making - **"Death from Vaccination"**: A controversial piece reporting a child's death allegedly caused by vaccination - **"Expressions of Trade Unions"**: A humorous dialogue between workers - **"Wife's Mother-in-Law"**: A comedic domestic exchange - **"Suspended Animation"** and **"Touching Incidents"**: Additional short stories Without illustrations, the satire relies entirely on written humor and social commentary reflecting late 19th-century concerns about superstition, labor disputes, and public health debates.