The Wasp — 1880 — page 66: what you’re looking at

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This page contains two satirical cartoons plus an article about Menlo Park. **Left cartoon** ("Didn't Scare Worth a Cent"): Mr. Boggs attempts to frighten his wife by swallowing strychnine, but she's unimpressed—she's already survived worse. The joke mocks domestic relationships where threats fail because partners are indifferent or have endured greater hardships. **Right cartoon** ("The Difference"): A naturalized foreigner lectures a German-American about American liberty, contrasting forced emigration with voluntary immigration. The satire critiques immigrants who lecture native-born citizens about patriotism, highlighting tensions between immigrant communities and established Americans during this period. **Article**: Discusses Stanford's Menlo Park estate and its prize horses, praising California agriculture and Stanford's contributions to the region.