The Wasp — 1893 — page 36: what you’re looking at

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This page contains two distinct satirical pieces: 1. **"Old Maid's Diary"** (left column): A social commentary mocking spinsters and San Francisco's moral character. The writer criticizes "Owl Cars" (night transit) and argues unmarried women should stay home. It's period satire attacking women's independence and urban nightlife. 2. **"He Got the Hang of It"** (right): The cartoon depicts two working-class men, likely portraying labor or immigrant figures, with accompanying narrative about someone being coerced into attending a "Peaceful Pilgrims" entertainment and experiencing chaotic, disreputable surroundings. The sketch satirizes either working-class amusements or, possibly, union activities and their disorderly reputation. Both pieces reflect early 20th-century class and gender anxieties in San Francisco society.