The Wasp — 1878 — page 438: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily advertising**, not political satire or editorial cartooning. It's a classified/commercial section from *The Illustrated Wasp* (June 10, 1878 issue), featuring various San Francisco businesses and services. Notable advertisements include: - John Robl (tailor) - Pacific Business College - P. Kelly (prize boot maker) - Albany Lubricating Compound and Cylinder Oil - Various savings and loan societies The only illustration with potential satirical intent is the **EZR lubricating oil company logo** (circular seal design), though it appears to be standard commercial branding rather than political commentary. The page demonstrates how 19th-century satirical magazines supplemented editorial content with paid advertising to fund operations.