The Wasp — 1895 — page 865: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and announcements** for 1895 San Francisco businesses and services, with minimal satirical content. The one cartoon visible—titled "Took Advantage of the Play"—depicts a brief comedic exchange between characters at what appears to be a restaurant or bar. A woman (Miss Van Nilla) informs a clerk that the soda water tastes like it's "not heavily charged." The clerk (Mr. Noboody) responds by charging her for the water, making a pun on "charge." The joke relies on wordplay rather than political satire. The page includes advertisements for steamship lines, whiskey, restaurants, and business services typical of the era. No identifiable political figures or significant satirical commentary is present.