The Wasp — 1888 — page 326: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily an **advertising page** from *The Wasp* dated September 1, 1888, featuring San Francisco businesses and products. The layout includes numerous commercial advertisements for local establishments: Keane Bros. clothing, Decker Bros. pianos, West Coast Furniture, banks, breweries, and various other merchants. There are **no political cartoons or satirical content visible** on this page. The imagery consists entirely of product logos, business illustrations (like a piano and a safe), and promotional graphics typical of 19th-century newspaper advertising. The page demonstrates how satirical publications like *The Wasp* generated revenue through advertising alongside their editorial content—this particular page shows the commercial side rather than the satirical commentary the magazine was known for.