The Wasp — 1896 — page 859: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and announcements** rather than political satire. The top section contains "Pointers"—brief humorous social commentary in Q&A format addressing domestic and commercial matters (housekeeping advice, business tips, restaurant recommendations). These are gentle, non-political jokes about everyday life. The dominant content is a large advertisement for **Hon. Geo. A. Knight's address at the Auditorium** (Cor. Eddy and Jones Streets) "this Saturday evening," featuring **The University Quartette** singing. The phrase "EVERYBODY WELCOME!" suggests a public civic event. The page includes various other local business advertisements (tailors, barbers, merchants), typical of satirical magazines' revenue model. No specific political figures or events are targeted on this particular page.