The Wasp — 1888 — page 386: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is **primarily a commercial advertising page** from *The Wasp* (dated September 1, 1888). It contains no political cartoons or satirical content—instead, it showcases San Francisco business advertisements including: - Keane Bros. hosiery and fancy goods - Decker Bros. pianos - West Coast Furniture Co. - Jackson's Napa Soda - Enterprise New Lager Beer - United States Brewery - Various banks and financial institutions The page represents typical 19th-century magazine monetization through paid advertisements. While *The Wasp* was known for satirical content elsewhere, **this particular page is purely commercial**, featuring period business establishments and products like beverages, furniture, and banking services targeting San Francisco's business community.