The Wasp — 1893 — page 231: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily advertising**, not editorial content or political cartoons. It's page 2 of *The Wasp* and contains commercial advertisements for San Francisco businesses from approximately the 1880s-1890s, including: - Liquor dealers (bourbon, whiskey) - Clothing retailers (Roos Bros., tailors) - Beer breweries (John Wieland's Lager) - Furniture companies - Legal services - A tailor shop ("The Tailoring Palace") The only illustrated item with potential satirical intent is a small cartoon showing a London tailor measuring a client, but it's primarily promotional rather than political commentary. The page reflects *The Wasp*'s business model: supporting satirical journalism through advertising revenue from San Francisco merchants and service providers.