The Wasp — 1896 — page 359: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and literary notices** rather than political satire. The upper left features a decorative poem about a "Big White Hat," likely a humorous piece about a notable hat style or fashion trend of the era. The hat illustration shows ornate, curled design elements. The main content includes: - **Literary Notes** reviewing new books - **Harold Wheeler's letter** correcting architectural details in a previous article - A full-page **advertisement for a San Mateo land auction** by the San Mateo Land Association - **Law firm and business advertisements** The bottom illustration labeled "Mrs. Malaprop Again" appears to reference the character Mrs. Malaprop (a figure known for misusing words) with a brief anecdote about a deaf minister's sermons. This is a typical magazine page mixing editorial content with advertising revenue.