The Wasp — 1879 — page 772: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* consists primarily of **humorous anecdotes and short stories** rather than political cartoons. The pieces include: - **"A Mean Trick"**: A satirical story about a man pranking a bar-tender with a saloon-sized hat, exploiting his vanity and gullibility. - **"Sense Like a Horse"**: An anecdote about a butcher and knife salesman in Arkansas, mocking Southern dialect and business practices. - **"Something for the Ladies"**: A description of Arab perfume-making processes. - **"A line in a Welsh poem"**: A brief poetic quote. The page functions as **satirical humor through narrative** rather than visual cartooning. The targets appear to be working-class social types, regional stereotypes (Southern speech), and everyday foolishness—typical of *The Wasp's* comedic approach to social commentary.