The Wasp — 1879 — page 78: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based content**, not a political cartoon. It contains two main sections: 1. **Chapter II** - A moralistic essay about workmanship, trades, and social responsibility, arguing that honest labor dignifies a person and that parents should encourage children toward practical skills rather than aspiring beyond their station. 2. **"The Wonders of the Fair Explained"** - A scientific explainer about illumination at the Mechanics' Pavilion, describing how gas lights and candles work. It includes footnoted definitions of technical terms (phosphorus, kerosene, insulators, etc.). The page appears educational rather than satirical, likely accompanying an illustration elsewhere. Without seeing accompanying cartoons, the satirical intent remains unclear.