The Wasp — 1891 — page 284: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily advertising** for steamship and transportation companies operating in 1890s San Francisco and the Pacific region. Advertisements dominate, including Pacific Coast Steamship Company, Oceanic Steamship Co., and Pacific Mail Steamship Co. The only notable satirical content is a small section titled **"ODD FELLOWS"** with brief humorous dialogues. One exchange mocks someone refusing to attend a friend's funeral during baseball season—a joke about prioritizing leisure over social obligation. Another features wordplay on "excuses" and romantic disappointment. There is also an advertisement for **"Extract of Beef"** with a signature claiming endorsement from "Justin von Liebig," referencing the famous 19th-century chemist known for beef extract products. Overall, this is a **commercial page** with minimal satirical content.