The Wasp — 1878 — page 459: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **administrative and editorial content** rather than political satire. It contains: - **Masthead and publication details** for The Illustrated Wasp, a San Francisco satirical weekly - **Subscription rates** (75 cents yearly for city subscribers; $4.00 annually by mail) - **Advertiser information** for the San Francisco News Company The editorial content addresses **patent medicine fraud**, criticizing quack doctors who exploit the desperate ill with false remedies. The text specifically calls out "Pain Expeller" and similar nostrums, arguing society should protect citizens from such "insidious attacks." A secondary article discusses the "Picnic Season," celebrating outdoor recreation and social gatherings. The ornate masthead featuring "The Illustrated Wasp" in decorative lettering is the only significant visual element.