The Wasp — 1895 — page 65: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising mixed with one satirical cartoon**. The main illustration, titled "When You Haven't Got a Gun," depicts a man riding a bicycle in Golden Gate Park while onlookers watch. The caption sarcastically references shooting being "strictly prohibited" there. The joke appears to target either: - A specific incident involving firearms in the park, or - General frustration with park regulations restricting weapons The cartoon's humor relies on showing someone engaged in an obviously non-violent activity (cycling) as a substitute for prohibited shooting—likely satirizing overcautious safety rules or the absurdity of restrictions. The page otherwise contains advertisements for Wasp Premium Watches, Louis Roederer Champagne, Sullivan's Shoe House, and the Palace Hotel's Grill Room. These ads appear unrelated to the cartoon's message.