The Wasp — 1893 — page 380: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two distinct editorial sections: **Top Left:** A "Round and About" illustration showing a man reading a notice board, likely satirizing urban life or social commentary (specific reference unclear). **Main Text:** An article about George L. Brander, a Scottish-born banker and newspaper man who had a successful career in California. The text criticizes him for lacking confidence in real estate investments and preferring speculation—suggesting his cautious business approach was unpatriotic or un-American. **Bottom Illustrations:** Three cartoon panels depicting what appears to be wealthy men in a card game ("Your Money or Your Life"), satirizing either fraud, gambling, or financial manipulation among the wealthy elite. The overall thrust critiques both individual business practices and American financial culture of the era.