The Wasp — 1893 — page 54: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main cartoon depicts a man in period dress (appears to be late 19th century) standing beside a signpost labeled "ROUND AND ABOUT." This illustrates the article's satirical commentary on San Francisco's business culture and real estate speculation. The accompanying text critiques how the city's prosperity depends on continuous development and commerce. It argues that those profiting from San Francisco's growth are primarily business owners and developers, not ordinary workers—a pointed social commentary on wealth inequality. The article also discusses a legal anecdote involving Judge Coffey's court and references various society news items. The overall tone is characteristic of *The Wasp*'s satirical approach to local politics, business practices, and social pretension in Gilded Age San Francisco.