The Wasp — 1889 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based satirical commentary** rather than illustrated cartoons. It contains several short humor pieces and advice columns typical of 1880s satirical magazines. The content includes: - **"Good Resolutions for 1889"**: Mock New Year's resolutions for local figures (Cleveland, Field, Buckingham, etc.), gently mocking their public personas - **Miscellaneous humor pieces** on topics like marriage clubs, cat stoves, and society gossip - **Social satire** about San Francisco society, including a piece about a wealthy man spurned by a woman who called him a "donkey" The humor relies on **topical local references** and **character assassination through exaggeration** rather than visual caricature. Without knowing the specific individuals referenced, the satirical intent remains somewhat opaque to modern readers, though the tone is clearly dismissive of prominent citizens' pretensions.