The Wasp — 1896 — page 1063: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content rather than political cartoons**. The main sections are: 1. **"Send it to Eastern Friends!"** – An advertisement for *The Christmas Wasp*, a special illustrated issue featuring San Francisco scenery, pitched as a gift for Eastern relatives unfamiliar with California. 2. **"Round and About"** – A gossip column discussing local figures, particularly criticizing boxer **Fitzsimmons** for allegedly throwing a match against Corbett, and discussing **Mrs. Annie Donahue's** contested estate. 3. **"New Year Resolutions"** – Satirical verses mocking San Francisco's social problems (crime, political corruption, fakirs) presented as ironic "resolutions." The page reflects *Wasp's* focus on local scandal and self-promotion rather than systematic political satire.