The Wasp — 1896 — page 298: what you’re looking at

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This page contains two main cartoons and several social commentary pieces. **"Her Attraction"** satirizes a man's romantic priorities, contrasting his appreciation for a woman's physical attributes (eyes, cheeks, hands) with his actual interest in her financial assets—specifically U.S. bonds and real estate. The joke mocks materialistic courtship values of the era. **"To the Rescue"** depicts what appears to be a dramatic physical intervention, though the specific reference is unclear from the visible text fragment. **"At the Play"** shows a theater scene with a crude joke about hat-wearing and monetary expense. The remaining text covers local society news and scandals, including marriages, legal disputes, and property claims—typical satirical content targeting San Francisco's prominent citizens and their misdeeds during this period.