The Wasp — 1890 — page 104: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **hotel and business directory** for the Pacific Coast, with advertising rather than political satire. However, it includes two illustrated sections titled "GLEAMS OF SUNSHINE" featuring humorous folk wisdom and observations. The cartoons show a tall, thin figure and smaller figures in comedic situations, accompanying satirical aphorisms like "boys will be boys, but you bet ye, none ov 'em ever tries any uv their funny bizniss with O[?]" The text jokes about stocking store shelves, apple history, bill collectors, doctor engagement, and banking distinctions. These appear to be **genteel humor** rather than political commentary—the satire targets universal human follies (vanity, deception, social pretension) rather than specific politicians or events. The page primarily serves as a **commercial directory** with humor as supplementary content.