The Wasp — 1896 — page 393: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and notices** rather than political satire. The main content includes: **Central cartoon**: A sketch labeled "IMPORTED" showing a woman serving tea to a man, accompanying text about trust and business ("Trust men and they will trust you"). This appears to be social commentary on naive faith in commerce rather than partisan politics. **Advertisements**: Dominate the page, featuring: - Blackwell's Durham Tobacco (offering free soap) - Oceanic Steamship Company - Rose Carnivals and Water Carnivals in Santa Rosa - Pacific Mail Steamship Company - Various mining company assessments The page reflects **late 1890s California commercial life**—tourism promotions, shipping lines, tobacco marketing—rather than focused political satire. The "Imported" sketch's ironic tone about trust in business dealings appears to be The Wasp's sole satirical contribution here.