The Wasp — 1893 — page 163: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is predominantly **advertising and business directory** for San Francisco establishments, occupying roughly two-thirds of the layout. The "Leading Business Houses" section lists manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers across various trades—furniture, machinery, brewing, leather goods, and similar industries. Above the directory sits **"The Sporting World"** column, which discusses boxing matches: a contemplated contest between Corbett and Mitchell, Frank Childs versus Billie Smith in California, and mentions of Joe Choynski and Eddie Greany. The text focuses on athletic competition records and fight outcomes rather than satire. At bottom is an advertisement for the **San Francisco Fencing Academy**. **The page contains no political cartoon or satirical content**—it's a commercial/sports journalism page typical of the era's magazine layout.