The Wasp — 1896 — page 1075: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page primarily contains a "Pointers" advice column and advertisements rather than political cartoons. The Pointers section offers humorous social commentary on contemporary topics: keeping secrets, women's fashion, whiskey quality, and grooming. One notable reference concerns Jesse Moore whiskey, apparently a well-known brand of the era that readers would recognize. The column also satirizes gender dynamics ("Is it possible to get a woman to keep a secret?") typical of early-20th-century attitudes. The page features various small illustrated advertisements for local San Francisco services—tailors, hair restoration products, and dining establishments—alongside a small cartoon labeled "A Test of Courage" showing figures in period dress. Overall, this reflects *The Wasp*'s satirical approach to everyday American social life rather than explicit political commentary.