The Wasp — 1895 — page 700: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **medical advertisements** with a satirical cartoon strip in the center. The cartoon depicts a Russian peasant offering a light to another figure, with subsequent panels showing various comedic interactions—likely satirizing Russian customs or stereotypes of the era. The cartoon's title, "He Astonishes the Natives by a Little Feat of Strength," suggests it mocks Russian peasant culture, presenting exaggerated physical feats or behaviors as exotic entertainment for Western readers. The surrounding advertisements promote dental services, legal counsel, and patent medicines (notably "Catarrh Cure" and "Damiana Bitters")—typical of the magazine's commercial content. The overall page reflects *The Wasp*'s mix of satirical humor and revenue-generating advertisements targeting San Francisco readers.