The Wasp — 1895 — page 449: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of **text articles and advertisements rather than political cartoons**. The main content includes: 1. **"Round and About"** — A gossip column discussing Bay District horse racing, featuring anecdotes about wealthy locals and their winnings/losses. It mentions "Tabot Clifton" and references to various gentlemen's betting activities. 2. **"Ambiguous"** — A dialogue scene (illustrated) depicting a doctor and patient, with wordplay about medical fees and reluctant payment. 3. **A Royal Baking Powder advertisement** at the bottom. The illustrations are decorative rather than satirical political cartoons. The satirical content is mild social commentary embedded in gossip about local racing figures and professional relationships—typical of The Wasp's light satirical approach to San Francisco society.