The Wasp — 1896 — page 664: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content** rather than political satire. The left column features "A Barber Shop Pet"—a humorous poem about an annoying fly that bothers customers during haircuts, written by "The Observer." It's gentle comedic verse about everyday annoyance, not political commentary. Below that, "Mattie Overman's Confession" discusses a scandal involving Dr. C.O. Brown, a church pastor accused of misconduct with Miss Mattie Overman. The text defends Overman's credibility and criticizes Brown's insufficient punishment. The right side advertises **The Wasp's forthcoming special edition**—a pictorial history of San Francisco contrasting photographs from forty years prior with contemporary images. It promises "over fifty pages" and will cost 25 cents. The page serves as both entertainment and promotion rather than political cartooning.