The Wasp — 1887 — page 90: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and commercial content** rather than satirical cartoons. The right two-thirds consists of business advertisements for San Francisco companies: The Bancroft Company (a book, stationery, and printing business), and The History Company (publishers of historical works). The left column contains **"Wall Street News Nuggets"** and **"It's Time to Swim Out"** — brief humorous anecdotes about railroad conductors, engineers, and various character sketches involving money, business dealings, and interpersonal mishaps. These are satirical vignettes poking fun at American business culture and human foibles rather than specific political figures or events. The page reflects *The Wasp's* mix of editorial humor and commercial support.