The Wasp — 1895 — page 1025: what you’re looking at

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This page features a portrait of **J.J. O'Brien**, identified as "An old Californian who bears his many honors modestly." The accompanying text praises O'Brien as a long-established San Francisco businessman heading a successful dry-goods company, noting his respected position despite never seeking political office. The page also includes satirical commentary on various topics: criticism of barkeepers' uniform requirements, a jab at poet Durrant facing execution, weather complaints from Montana, and commentary on the Oakland Presbyterian Church robbery. A separate section mocks **Lord Sholto Douglas**, who introduced his wife to theater audiences—The Wasp suggests this was unnecessary since society already knew of her. The content reflects typical Gilded Age society satire targeting business figures and social pretension.