The Wasp — 1895 — page 308: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a title page and masthead for The Wasp, "the oldest colored cartoon paper in America," established 1876. The prominent illustration features a large wasp mascot above the publication name, surrounded by decorative woodland scenery with small figures. The page contains publisher information (The Wasp Publishing Company, San Francisco) and subscription details. Below are brief satirical commentary items on various topics: blood typing and paternity claims, women suffragists, chemists, cyclones, stock market bonds, and "the New Woman." These snippets represent typical Wasp content—topical humor targeting contemporary figures and social trends, though specific individuals aren't clearly identified in these particular items. The overall format exemplifies the magazine's satirical approach to current events.