The Wasp — 1896 — page 65: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of a "Pointers" column—humorous social commentary and brief anecdotes about San Francisco life. The content includes gossip about local figures (a Dutch girl, a dentist, various society people) and satirical jabs at urban behavior and pretension. Notable targets include: - A woman obsessed with appearing proper despite questionable propriety - A "young doctor" of dubious competence - Conservative wealthy women at the Lurline Baths - General social hypocrisy about class and appearance The humor relies on mockery of San Francisco's society pretensions, marital troubles, and conspicuous consumption. The right side features period advertisements (whiskey, clothing, dental services), typical of magazine revenue. The overall tone is cynical, gossipy satire aimed at local middle and upper-class readers.