The Wasp — 1889 — page 312: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and directory listings** for hotels and businesses across the Pacific Coast (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, etc.), along with some local San Francisco business advertisements. The only satirical content visible is a small **cartoon illustration in the upper left** labeled "L.A. BERTELING, SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, PATENTEE AND INVENTOR." The cartoon depicts a comical figure with exaggerated facial features examining or adjusting spectacles. The satirical point appears to be **mocking Berteling's optical business or claims**, using physical caricature as humor. However, without additional historical context about Berteling or The Wasp's specific critiques, the precise target of the satire remains unclear. The cartoon's style and placement suggest it's meant as local San Francisco social commentary.