The Wasp — 1890 — page 114: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page contains two main sections: **Left cartoon ("Town Topics")**: Depicts Harry George, a San Francisco personality, who apparently gave a lengthy oration about single-tax theories. The satire mocks his verbose speechmaking—the cartoon shows him speaking endlessly while an audience member sleeps. The joke references his tendency toward philosophical pontification. **Right section**: Discusses a hanging in San Bernardino County and includes the satirical short piece "Somewhat Chilly," a dialogue between lovers. The text also advertises a Christian gentleman in the cattle business seeking correspondence, satirizing his attempts to reconcile religious piety with commercial dealings in a humorous, pointed way. The overall content reflects *Wasp*'s typical mix of local San Francisco society mockery and social commentary.