The Wasp — 1896 — page 784: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and directory listings** for San Francisco businesses (hotels, restaurants, saloons, and services). However, it contains three small satirical cartoons: 1. **"EVIDENTLY"** - Shows a man kissing a woman against her will, with text indicating he was drinking and she had to restrain him. The joke appears to mock intoxicated behavior and impropriety. 2. **"THEIR WAYS"** - Depicts a conductor and passenger in what appears to be a transit dispute, satirizing common annoyances of public transportation. 3. **"WANTED TO ESCAPE IT"** - Shows a couple discussing bills and expenses, likely critiquing domestic financial tensions or marital complaints about spending. These are light social satire typical of The Wasp's humor—focused on everyday irritants rather than political commentary.