The Wasp, 1893 · page 87 of 514
The Wasp — 1893 — page 87: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and schedules** rather than satirical content. The left column features railroad timetables for the S.F. & North Pacific R.R., while the remainder contains advertisements for steamship companies (Southern Pacific, Pacific Coast Steamship Company, Pacific Mail Steamship Co.) and various services. The only satirical content visible is a small section titled **"SHORT AND SWEET"** featuring brief social commentary and humorous anecdotes about society gossip, human behavior, and observations on Victorian manners—typical of the magazine's lighter satirical approach. There are no identifiable political cartoons, caricatures, or commentary on specific historical figures visible on this page.