The Wasp — 1895 — page 378: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two distinct sections: **"Revailing Lunacies"** (left): An article by "The Fool-Killer" critiquing Mayor Sutro's proposal to use aluminum for San Francisco's public buildings. The satire mocks the impracticality—aluminum's poor durability and how salt air would corrode it—suggesting the Mayor's artistic ambitions are foolish. **"After the Smart Wedding"** (right): A conversational cartoon depicting newlyweds discussing their wedding day. The dialogue satirizes the bride's nervousness and the groom's (Jack's) dismissive attitude toward her emotional state, portraying typical marital tensions of the era with gentle mockery of both parties' expectations and behavior. Both pieces use humor to critique social pretension and domestic realities.