The Wasp — 1896 — page 591: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The main cartoon titled "Designs on the Coming Man" depicts two well-dressed women fishing by a riverbank while a man sits between them fishing. The caption suggests they're trying to "land" an eligible bachelor—a dating/courtship joke about women pursuing unmarried men. The surrounding advertisements promote San Francisco businesses: champagne, a cycling academy, a tailor, hotel dining, and photo engraving services. These ads suggest *The Wasp* was a San Francisco publication targeting middle-to-upper-class readers interested in leisure, fashion, and social activities during the late 19th or early 20th century. The cartoon's humor reflects period attitudes about courtship and gender roles.