The Wasp — 1893 — page 84: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements and business listings** with minimal editorial cartoon content. The visible sections include: **Short humorous anecdotes** rather than political cartoons: - "A Grateful Lion" - a joke about a lion extracted from a man's body - "Dr. Stebbins' Joke" - humor about church absenteeism and a "Pilgrim's Progress" reference - "As 'Society'" - commentary on wine and social taste - "No Room for Hesitation" and "Barrels of Money" - brief satirical pieces about superstition and lending The page functions primarily as a **vehicle for San Francisco business advertisements** (insurance, real estate, medical services, hats, etc.) rather than as political satire. The humorous content is mild, domestic humor typical of the era rather than sharp social or political commentary.