The Wasp — 1889 — page 228: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and notices** rather than political satire. The cartoons shown are crude illustrations labeled "THE KID" and "THE HONEYSUCKLE" depicting anthropomorphized animals in humorous situations—likely comic filler typical of satirical magazines. The substantive content concerns **Wells Fargo & Co.'s office relocation** in San Francisco and **patent covers for filing publications**. The American Stationer advertisement emphasizes business services available. The cartoons appear to be generic humor rather than pointed political commentary. Without identifying text for the animal figures, their satirical targets remain unclear. This issue focuses on commercial announcements and light entertainment rather than serious social critique.