The Wasp — 1894 — page 433: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and announcements** for San Francisco businesses and attractions (banks, insurance companies, the Midwinter Fair). The only substantial editorial content is "OUR PICTURE"—a double-page political cartoon described in text. It depicts **Col. Dan Burns**, a San Francisco politician, as someone influenced by "pure politics" attempting to introduce "Pure Politics" as a product. The satire suggests Burns is essentially repackaging corrupt political machinery with misleading branding, comparing it to soap that won't actually clean. The joke mocks politicians who claim reform while continuing business-as-usual corruption. The cartoon appears to be local San Francisco political commentary, though Burns's specific role or scandal isn't detailed on this page.