The Wasp — 1895 — page 277: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and business directory**, not political satire. The main content consists of San Francisco business listings (insurance companies, banks, breweries, machine works) and commercial advertisements. Two cartoon vignettes appear: 1. **"Madam, said Weary Walker to Mrs. Dumpkins"** - Shows a shabby man asking a well-dressed woman for work, with text about him being unreliable. This is a social commentary on poverty and labor, depicting common begging encounters. 2. **"Her Test"** - Shows a woman asking how a man knows she loves him; his reply: "Because he never makes a fuss when I dance with other men." This is a domestic humor joke about relationships and jealousy. Both cartoons appear to be generic humor rather than specific political commentary. The page reflects The Wasp's mixed format of satirical illustrations alongside commercial content.