The Wasp — 1878 — page 390: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and business listings** for San Francisco, circa 1878 (based on the railroad timetable dated June 10). There are no political cartoons or satirical illustrations visible. The page includes advertisements for: - Woodward's Gardens (an amusement venue) - Pacific Business College - John Robl (tailor) - P. Kelly (Prize Boot Maker) - Various financial institutions (French Savings and Loan Society, Hibernia Savings and Loan Society) - Industrial products (Albany Lubricating Compound, Albany Cylinder Oil) - The Wasp magazine itself The masthead identifies this as "The Illustrated Wasp" and notes it's "THE ONLY ILLUSTRATED PAPER ON THE PACIFIC COAST." Despite being a satirical publication, this particular page contains no visible satirical content—it's a standard classified/advertising section.