The Wasp — 1896 — page 888: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **satirical commentary column** titled "Round and About," not a political cartoon. The single illustration shows a stylized wasp or insect head—The Wasp's mascot. The content critiques various Bay Area topics: Stanford football's loss, bookmakers' practices at local racetracks, entrance fees at sporting events, and baseball club lawsuits. One section mocks sportswriters' predictions about upcoming rowing competitions between newspapers. There's also a humorous exchange about someone "drawing" (drowning?) in water, and advertisements for Dr. Henley's Remedy and Schilling's Best tea. The satire targets **local institutions and social practices** rather than specific political figures, reflecting The Wasp's role as a regional humor magazine focused on San Francisco Bay Area affairs and society.