The Wasp — 1895 — page 991: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features **J.C. Humphrey**, a San Francisco bookmaker and racehorse owner. The text praises his honest business practices and describes his involvement in betting on horse racing—specifically how he innovated by offering better odds than traditional pools, allowing bettors to place individual wagers rather than waiting for pool sales. The page also advertises **"The Wonder's" hat and millinery store**, owned by J.C. Spencer, emphasizing its fashionable stock and reputation. A photograph shows **Heartsease**, a prize two-year-old filly from Humphrey's stable. The bottom features an advertisement for **Roos Bros.** overcoats and ulsters. There is no apparent satire or cartoon on this page—it functions as a straightforward business profile and advertisement section.