The Wasp — 1891 — page 263: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **hotel and business advertising** for San Francisco and Pacific Coast establishments, with one small satirical cartoon titled "TOKELETTES!!!" The cartoon depicts three figures in Victorian dress, apparently mocking women's fashion or social behavior. The caption references "indigestion," "liver regulator," and includes dialogue about "inexperienced sportsmen," "badly trained dogs," and horses—suggesting the cartoon ridicules women engaging in outdoor activities (hunting/shooting) without proper skill or training. The humor appears to rely on period stereotypes: the joke seems to be that these women are incompetently attempting traditionally male pursuits. The accompanying advertisements for "Simmons Liver Regulator" reinforce the digestive health theme, possibly suggesting these activities cause women distress. The overall tone reflects late 19th/early 20th-century attitudes about gender roles and women's participation in sporting activities.