Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105 September 23, 1893

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105 September 23, 1893" by Various is a collection of satirical pieces presenting a humorous critique of Victorian society. Through witty sketches, poems, and cartoons, the publication pokes fun at everyday life, political happenings, and social customs of the time. One story follows A. Briefless, Jr. as he comically struggles to find the right treatment for his son's toothache, revealing the ridiculous side of medical practices. Other sections cleverly satirize political figures and ongoing events, using wordplay and over-the-top situations to comment on issues from workers' disagreements to the strange behaviors of public figures, capturing a sharp-witted snapshot of the era.