The Wasp — 1887 — page 28: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains editorial commentary, advice columns, and a humorous illustrated narrative titled "Se Little Leggende Whych He who runs may Read." The main cartoon depicts a comedic sequence following a character through various mishaps—appearing to satirize someone's misadventures, possibly relating to business or social climbing. The narrative includes vignettes with captions suggesting themes of ambition, failure, and social embarrassment. The text sections include "Answers to Correspondents"—a advice column addressing readers on topics like learning journalism, courtship etiquette, and beards. References to "Fredericksburgh" suggest local California context. Without clearer identification of specific historical figures or dated events in the visible text, the overall tone appears satirical toward social pretension and professional incompetence among contemporary San Francisco society.