The Wasp — 1893 — page 134: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page features a satirical illustration of a man holding a "Round and About" sign, likely mocking a specific public figure or business practice of the era. The text discusses several San Francisco personalities and social commentary, including: Dr. Jerome A. Hughes (Coroner), George E. Hall (Turkish Consul and wine merchant), and references to debates about annexation of Hawaiian Islands involving Pedro Vidal and Sausaito. The magazine critiques contemporary issues: chicken-raising speculation, a scandal involving "Thrifty Dick" (convicted of vagrancy), romantic affairs, and social climbing among wealthy San Francisco residents. The overall tone satirizes local politics, business ventures, and moral hypocrisy among the city's elite and aspiring wealthy classes during this period.