The Wasp — 1895 — page 942: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains primarily textual content rather than political cartoons. The main elements are: 1. **"Denouncing Our Water Supply"** — An editorial-style piece criticizing Chicago's lake water quality, discussing bacterial contamination and the sanitization practices of water companies. It appears to mock both sensationalist journalism and companies' defensive responses to health concerns. 2. **"Fred S. Myrtle" portrait and biography** — A section profiling a San Francisco newspaper writer and Press Club secretary, described as popular and respected. 3. **"The Leading Weekly"** — Discussion of circulation competition among San Francisco weekly papers. 4. **Advertisement** — A Ruinart champagne ad at bottom. The page lacks the visual political satire typically associated with *The Wasp*; it's primarily editorial and promotional content.