The Wasp — 1887 — page 487: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is **primarily a business advertising page**, not a satirical cartoon page. It contains advertisements for San Francisco establishments including: - San Francisco District Telegraph Co. (messenger and police services) - Palmer & Rey (type foundry and printing press manufacturer) - Occidental Hotel - Joe Poheim (tailor) The page includes a portrait illustration of Joe Poheim wearing a hat, but this is a commercial advertisement emphasizing his tailoring services and competitive pricing ("25 per cent. less than any other Tailor in San Francisco"), not political satire. While *The Wasp* was known for satirical content, **this particular page is devoted to local advertising** rather than commentary or cartooning with political/social meaning.