The Wasp — 1896 — page 330: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and miscellaneous content** rather than political cartoons. The visible advertisements include: - **Catarrh remedies** (Ely's Cream Balm) - **Lung and cough syrup** (Valentine Hassmer's) - **Bitters** (Baja California) - **Cocoa** (Epps's) - **Medical services** (various doctors) The left column contains **music criticism** by A. Sharp, discussing orchestral concerts and performers like August Hinrichs and Mrs. Carrie-Carr. At the bottom appears a **cautionary notice** about ointments potentially containing mercury—a genuine public health warning relevant to the era's medical practices. This is essentially a **late 19th-century magazine page blending editorial content with patent medicines and professional services**, typical of period publications.