The Wasp — 1893 — page 153: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical columns and articles rather than political cartoons. The visible content includes: **"Our Pictures"** section mocking Weather Prophet Jenkins, a local figure who makes unreliable weather predictions that confuse newspaper readers and Mr. Jenkins's employer. **"The Water Rates"** article criticizes the Spring Valley Water Company's high rates, defending the Board of Supervisors' investigation into the corporation's pricing practices. **"A Country Adventure"** presents a comedic dialogue between characters named Hauler and Hoist about social embarrassments and domestic situations. The page reflects typical satirical magazine content: lampooning local personalities, corporate practices, and social pretensions through humorous commentary rather than illustrated cartoons.