The Wasp — 1889 — page 392: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and directory listings** for California hotels, banks, and businesses, with minimal satirical content. The only prominent cartoon appears in the upper left: an illustration labeled "L. A. BERTELING, SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN" showing a caricatured face with exaggerated features examining an eye through a lens. Below this is an advertisement for "TANSY PILLS," a patent medicine. The cartoonish style of Berteling's portrait suggests mild satirical mockery, though without additional context, the specific target is unclear. The juxtaposition of the optician advertisement with the pill advertisement may imply commentary on dubious medical claims prevalent in the era. The page reflects *The Wasp*'s commercial reliance on advertising revenue alongside satirical content.