The Wasp — 1889 — page 116: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily humorous short pieces and jokes rather than political cartoons. The visible illustrations show: 1. **"With One Stroke"** - A sketch of a man in period dress (appears to be a dandy or fashionable gentleman) in an exaggerated pose, likely satirizing affected mannerisms of the upper class. 2. **"Overheard on Mission Street"** - A street scene showing what appears to be a beggar or working-class figure confronting a well-dressed gentleman, suggesting class commentary through their interaction. The text consists of satirical dialogues and one-liners mocking various targets: pretentious speech patterns, fashion affectations, social climbing, and class distinctions. The humor relies on wordplay and observational comedy about San Francisco society and behavior. Without additional context about specific contemporary figures or events, the satire appears directed at general social types rather than particular political targets.