The Wasp — 1892 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is predominantly **advertising and editorial content** rather than political satire or comics. It features: **Advertisements** for insurance companies, folding beds, garden hose, lithographic services, and various businesses operating in what appears to be early 20th-century San Francisco and California. **Editorial section** titled "What They Say About Us" containing favorable press quotes about The Wasp's Christmas issue from publications like the Oakland Tribune and Sacramento Bee. **Humor column** titled "Quips" with brief comedic exchanges on topics like broken hearts and social observations. **Article** "What Started the Fight" depicting a domestic dispute between a husband and wife over pennies spent on apples—lighthearted domestic humor typical of the era. The page lacks significant political cartooning or social satire. It primarily serves as a vehicle for paid advertisements and house-generated content promoting the magazine itself.