The Wasp — 1893 — page 321: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains **gossip columns and social commentary** rather than political cartoons. The single illustration shows a woman's face labeled "Gossip." The text discusses **San Francisco's high society**, including: - A visiting gentleman at the Del Monte Hotel who monopolized social events - Dr. Chambliss's controversial medical practice and romantic entanglements - A Peruvian attaché's flirtations with society women - Mrs. F. McLaughlin's social activities - Mr. I. Hecht, described as a wandering tourist telling tall tales The satire mocks **social pretension, romantic drama, and questionable character**—typical targets of Gilded Age scandal sheets. References are to local San Francisco figures of unclear historical significance today. The tone is gossipy and judgmental, portraying society folk as ridiculous, vain, or deceptive.