The Wasp — 1889 — page 289: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements and classifieds** rather than satirical cartoons. The visible illustration titled "THE ENGLISH WE USE" appears to show a domestic or social scene with multiple figures in conversation, likely satirizing English language usage or dialect among Californians—a common theme in 19th-century American humor magazines. The page includes ads for patent medicines (Scott's Emulsion, Simmons' Liver Regulator), shoes, nurseries, and various services typical of 1880s San Francisco. One ad warns against "CHEAP BAY RUM," suggesting concerns about alcohol quality. Without clearer political or satirical content visible, this appears to be a standard issue mixing light humor with commercial advertisements—the typical revenue model for satirical publications of this era.