The Wasp — 1890 — page 387: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements and editorial content** rather than political satire. The main cartoon, titled "A Discriminating Wasp," depicts a nurse speaking to a woman about her daughter Mary's hair care, warning that poor hair maintenance might discourage young men's visits. The accompanying editorial text explicitly states The Wasp's critique: the publication attacks *The Wave*, a San Francisco satirical paper, for indiscriminately mocking "every species of fool and evil-doer" regardless of social position—politicians, muggers, and washerwomen alike. The Wasp argues this approach lacks discrimination and credibility, contrasting with their own more selective satirical approach. The page is dominated by real estate and patent medicine advertisements typical of 1880s publications.