The Wasp — 1891 — page 273: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **literary content** rather than political satire. The main text is a narrative story about a man's death in a California canyon and a funeral pyre, with dialogue about searching for the body in San Francisco. The only illustration shows a funeral pyre scene, captioned "We lighted the funeral pyre," depicting the story's climactic moment. The remainder of the page contains **advertisements and notices**, including: - A "Phonographia" section promoting a national mail-order house - Notes on railroad supplies, women workers' treatment, and flood relief - A large advertisement for **West Coast Furniture Co.** The content reflects turn-of-century California life and commercial interests rather than sharp political commentary.