The Wasp — 1891 — page 216: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and commercial content** for San Francisco businesses (insurance companies, furniture dealers, safes, land agents). The only editorial content is a small illustration labeled "OUR GALLERY OF AMERICAN STATESMEN" featuring a portrait of a man with a prominent mustache, with the caption "J.W. Luce" beneath it. The accompanying text criticizes an unnamed Senator from Pennsylvania, describing him as facing charges of "untrue offense in the calendar of crimes" and suggesting his defense relies on dismissing accusations as "lying resorts" of partisan enemies. The piece appears to defend this political figure against what the author views as unfair Democratic attacks. Without additional context or clearer identification, the specific Senator and incident referenced remain unclear from this page alone.