The Wasp — 1896 — page 670: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **directory and advertisement section** for San Francisco businesses—hotels, restaurants, saloons, and services. The cartoons are humorous vignettes rather than political satire. The visible illustrations depict: 1. **"El Campo Banter"**: A flirtatious couple, with the caption implying the man boasts about "trading on mine"—suggesting peacocking or romantic exaggeration. 2. **"She Mashed Him"**: A woman on a bicycle has knocked over a man, with the widow remarking on his impression afterward—slapstick humor about role reversals. 3. **"Precious Little"**: A dialogue about gossip and appearance, apparently satirizing small talk between acquaintances. These are light, domestic humor pieces typical of period satirical magazines, not political commentary.