The Wasp, 1891 · page 134 of 612
The Wasp — 1891 — page 134: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and miscellaneous content** rather than political satire. The main cartoon, titled "PATRIOTISM," depicts a figure asking another "God save the Queen!" with dialogue about "canary feathers" and luck—the joke's exact meaning is unclear without additional context, though it appears to satirize excessive patriotic displays or affected British attitudes. The rest of the page contains advertisements for local San Francisco businesses (restaurants, dentists, photographers) and advice columns addressing common ailments like liver problems and insomnia, using period-appropriate remedies. The magazine itself was San Francisco-based satirical press, but this particular issue emphasizes commercial content over hard-hitting social or political commentary.