The Wasp — 1894 — page 77: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Left side:** A satirical cartoon titled "A Labor-Saving Contrivance" depicts a shopkeeper dealing with displaying goods. The "no trouble" and "no trouble" signs suggest irony about the effort required to manage a storefront—likely mocking either inefficient retail practices or labor disputes of the era. **Right side:** A "Certificate of Analysis" from California's State Analyst (dated November 1893) certifies that Gail Borden Eagle Brand condensed milk is bacteriologically pure and safe for infants and adults. This appears to be *actual advertising* rather than satire—The Wasp is publishing a legitimate health certificate, likely to boost product credibility during an era of food safety concerns. The juxtaposition suggests The Wasp mixed satirical content with genuine commercial endorsements.