The Wasp — 1895 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page celebrates the Reliance Football Team of Oakland, champions of the Pacific Coast, who defeated the University of Chicago 6-0 on New Year's Day. The main image shows the team in formation during practice, with a portrait of what appears to be the team captain or notable player inset. The lower section, "Wasp on the Wing," contains humorous recipes and social commentary presented as satirical verse. One piece mocks an "Adam Yale" character, while another makes light of women's activities at social clubs. The tone is gossipy and playfully critical of upper-class leisure activities. The final item congratulates "Mr. Hemphill" on recent success while satirizing his public silence—suggesting he's prioritizing spiritual work over public commentary, a dig at selective public engagement by prominent figures.