The Wasp — 1895 — page 818: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements** rather than satirical content. The left side features a cartoon illustration labeled "Drawn for THE WASP by James Swinnerton" depicting a figure in a hat and formal dress standing in a large pot marked "CAN." The caption references "Henry A. Gage, Governor of the Bostonians" and mentions "The 'Columbia' Trick" with a joke about "property loss." The cartoon appears to be **political satire about California Governor Henry Gage**, using the "pot" and "can" as visual puns related to his political standing or policies, though the exact reference is unclear without additional historical context. The remainder of the page consists of entertainment and business advertisements for San Francisco theaters, restaurants, and services typical of 1890s-era publications.