The Wasp — 1896 — page 49: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising with one satirical cartoon** at the top titled "The Situation in Religious Circles." The cartoon mocks what appears to be a **scandal in San Francisco's religious community**. It shows two fashionably dressed women (labeled "No Grass Widows Admitted" and "Married Ladies Must Bring Their Husbands") confronting a pastor in his study, accompanied by a dog. The satire suggests **hypocrisy in church social circles**—the notice about "grass widows" (women separated from husbands) implies the church enforces strict moral codes while its own leadership may be compromised. The remainder of the page features period advertisements for champagne, bicycles, a watch, and restaurant services. The cartoon's barbed commentary on religious institution morality was typical of *The Wasp*'s satirical style.