The Wasp — 1881 — page 374: what you’re looking at

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This page contains primarily **text content rather than political cartoons**. It includes: 1. **"Economy in Epitaphs"** - A humorous essay about selecting appropriate epitaphs for tombstones, discussing how to avoid lengthy or pretentious inscriptions. 2. **"The Devil's Dictionary"** - A satirical glossary with cynical definitions (e.g., "Beggar" defined as "The condition of one who has relied on the co-operation of his friends"). 3. **Various short satirical pieces** about social topics, including commentary on marriage, journalism, and newspaper publishing. The page functions as **satirical social commentary through wordplay and ironic definitions** rather than visual cartoons. The humor targets contemporary social pretensions, journalistic practices, and human follies typical of The Wasp's editorial approach.