The Wasp — 1896 — page 111: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains commercial advertisements for San Francisco businesses from the 1890s (based on the San Francisco Savings Union date of Dec. 31, 1895). The central cartoon depicts two figures in period dress examining a mule, with dialogue about a "new women" controversy—likely referencing contemporary debates about women's dress reform (wigs, bloomers, or "rational dress"). However, the cartoon's specific political point remains unclear without additional context. The rest of the page features ads for bicycles, whiskey, laundry services, dental work, and other goods typical of 1890s San Francisco commerce. The satirical magazine's actual editorial content appears elsewhere in the publication.