The Wasp — 1894 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two satirical stories and a cartoon. **"A Husband's Suspicion"** and **"A Fair Exchange"** are short fiction pieces depicting marital discord—common themes in satirical magazines mocking domestic tensions and infidelity. **"Those Cards of Admission"** shows a cartoon of two figures exchanging what appear to be admission cards or tickets. The dialogue mentions "Smiths" and references to "Murdoch street," suggesting a local San Francisco joke about social access or venue admissions. The humor appears to target class pretensions or social climbing through exclusive venues. The page also advertises **The California Hotel** in San Francisco, a commercial placement typical of era publications. Without clearer visual identification of the cartoon figures or more specific historical context about contemporary San Francisco venues, the precise satirical target remains unclear.