The Wasp — 1891 — page 442: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and social commentary rather than political cartoons**. The left column contains an article titled "Social Chatter—Continued," discussing various society figures and events—including commentary on a committee member's proportions and references to Sarah Bernhardt as an actress of exceptional talent. The right side features **commercial advertisements** for San Francisco-area businesses: Pacific Bank, Drained Snow Flour, John Wieland's Lager Beer, Champagne Eclipse, and other products. One brief social joke compares a fashionable visitor's homemade pants to old trousers, offering light satirical humor about domestic life rather than political commentary. The page reflects *The Wasp*'s dual nature as a **satirical magazine mixing society gossip with advertising**.