The Wasp — 1891 — page 507: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising** for San Francisco-area businesses (banks, shipping companies, manufacturers) rather than satirical content. The only editorial element is a **portrait of Theodore Roosevelt** with an accompanying text block labeled "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." The text describes him as "ONE of the foremost men in the Republican reform ranks of New York," noting his recent position as Police Commissioner and his 1886 mayoral campaign defeat in New York City. Below the portrait is a brief **dialogue** between characters (Annie, Lewis, Card, Visitor, Kellie-Kate, Old Gentleman, Nellie, and Bridget) that appears to be humorous small talk—domestic comedy unrelated to Roosevelt or politics. The page functions as a business directory with minimal satirical content.