The Wasp — 1879 — page 751: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily the magazine's masthead and editorial content rather than a political cartoon. The editor, Salmi Morse, uses his farewell column to express gratitude to readers while announcing his departure. He reflects on the publication's mission to advance journalism standards through "constant progress." The second section, titled "Feuilleton," contains a serialized story titled "Mike in Paris" (dated June 15, 1880). This appears to be a romantic narrative involving characters named Annette and a male narrator, depicting domestic drama and emotional conflict—typical serialized fiction common in 19th-century periodicals. The page contains no obvious political satire or caricature requiring historical context to understand.