The Wasp — 1893 — page 143: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is predominantly **advertising**, comprising a "Leading Business Houses and Manufacturing Firms of San Francisco" directory. The top section contains a "Sporting World" column with brief commentary on boxing and sporting matters. The visible sporting content discusses: - Dan Creedon's difficulty finding opponents - Dick Burge's return to England - The upcoming Fitzsimons-Hall match - References to American boxer Jack McAuliffe and Australian champion Billy McCarthy The remainder of the page lists San Francisco businesses alphabetically—attorneys, leather goods manufacturers, breweries, carpenters, and other trades—appearing to be paid commercial listings rather than satirical content. This is essentially a business directory page with minimal cartoon or political satire visible.