The Wasp — 1895 — page 996: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features **The Wasp**, "The Illustrated Weekly of the Pacific Coast," a satirical publication. The main illustration is titled "THEY HAVE BEEN MARRIED A MONTH" and depicts a domestic scene where a woman confronts a man, apparently revealing marital discord after only one month of marriage. The woman appears upset while the man looks defensive or dismissive. The accompanying dialogue suggests the woman has discovered something troubling about her husband's behavior or character, with implications that marriage has quickly revealed incompatibility or deception. The left column contains advertisement copy promoting *The Wasp* to advertisers, emphasizing its circulation in public reading rooms and libraries across the Pacific Coast. The satire targets early marriage disillusionment and possibly critiques romantic expectations versus reality.