The Wasp — 1895 — page 939: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is a **gossip and humor column** mixed with satirical brief items rather than political cartoons. The section covers Bay Area social scandals and observations, including: - Theater drama involving "The Bride of a Century" - A quip about San Francisco newspaper boys being "Shakespeares in comparison" to Eastern rivals - Society gossip about the Duke and Duchess's honeymoon - A football anecdote - Commentary on newspaper interviewing practices - A punch-bowl controversy involving a minister named Mr. Boyard and the Press Club The small illustrations show everyday social scenes—dining, office work, station activity. The humor is light social satire targeting local institutions, clergy, and press practices rather than specific political figures. The tone is gossipy and mildly mocking of San Francisco's elite and media.