The Wasp — 1889 — page 307: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content**, not political cartoons. The left column contains a lengthy article about Bartlett Springs, a California health resort, emphasizing its mineral water's supposed curative powers for various ailments. The right side features **period advertisements**, including Burke's Stout beer, Dr. Salfield's rejuvenator tonic, and Hobbs' vegetable pills—all making exaggerated health claims typical of late 19th/early 20th-century patent medicine marketing. The "Witty Ones" section presents brief satirical quips mocking contemporary subjects like naval yards, hairdressing, and social pretension. **No significant political cartoons appear on this page.** The content reflects The Wasp's mix of satire, humor, and advertising revenue rather than focused social commentary.