The Wasp — 1894 — page 350: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and fair announcements** rather than political satire. The main content promotes the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco, featuring attractions like the Hawaiian Village, Japanese Theatre, and Egyptian Hall. There is **one small cartoon** labeled "Our Picture" showing a police officer. The accompanying text explains it illustrates "the great clean up" of the police force—suggesting recent reform efforts removed corrupt officers. The cartoon depicts officers collecting illicit goods (lotteries, dice, bunco) as part of this cleanup initiative. The satire is mild, celebrating police reform rather than attacking it. The page otherwise consists of venue advertisements, business promotions (shoes, furniture, legal services), and fair attractions, typical of period magazine content.