The Wasp — 1895 — page 381: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from the satirical magazine *The Wasp* contains multiple sections: **"Oldmaid's Diary"** (top): A serialized fictional diary entry mocking San Francisco society women, particularly those involved in a proposed "Society for the Suppression of Cannibal Lovers." The satire ridicules wealthy, gossipy socialites concerned with trivial matters and fashionable causes. **Illustrations**: Two sketches accompany the text—one showing a couple (captioned "He Bites Her on the Neck"), the other depicting a fashionable woman, illustrating the diary's social commentary. **"The Boatswain"** (right): A humorous poem about a ship's crew member flirting with a woman. **Bottom sections**: Brief satirical pieces on divorce laws and wine industry consolidation. The overall tone targets elite San Francisco society's pretensions and absurd social concerns.