The Wasp — 1895 — page 383: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and announcements** rather than political satire. The left column advertises California vacation camps (Sweet Brier Camp, Shasta Vicino Camp, Santa Cruz Mis.), with reduced railroad rates offered by Southern Pacific Co. The center features a **social cartoon** titled "THINGS ONE WOULD RATHER HAVE EXPRESSED DIFFERENTLY," depicting a formal gathering where a Baron comments on his wife's appearance in unflattering terms. Below is a humorous illustration labeled "NOT LIKE A MODERN FLAT," showing a couple in period dress. The right side contains **steamship advertisements** for routes to Japan, China, and New York via Panama. The cartoons appear to mock **Victorian-era social awkwardness and outdated courtship conventions** rather than address political issues. This reflects *The Wasp's* general focus on satirizing manners and social pretension among San Francisco's upper classes.