The Wasp — 1894 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of The Wasp Page **"Frisco Celebrities"** (left): A caricature of **Fanny Rice**, a San Francisco performer, depicted in exaggerated theatrical costume. The accompanying verse praises her dancing, mimicry, and ability to entertain audiences with "catchy" performances. This appears to be straightforward celebrity promotion rather than satire. **"Acquaintance Changes Opinion"** (right): Two cartoon panels showing someone's shifting views—first encountering "Deacon Fitcher of Boston" (appearing to reference a moral figure), then later changing his mind, suggesting hypocrisy or inconsistency in public figures' behavior or reputation. **"The Brand of the Suicide"**: A lengthy narrative account of someone's suicide attempt using quinine capsules. The text describes the physical suffering and failed attempt in graphic detail, ultimately criticizing the quinine company's poor product quality.