The Wasp — 1889 — page 308: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and directory listings** rather than political satire. The bulk of the content consists of hotel advertisements and business notices for California establishments (San Francisco, Oakland, Napa, etc.). The left side features advertisements for patent medicines and medical services typical of the era—"Tansy Pills," "Pennyroyal Pills," and remedies for ailments like weak men and suffering. There's also an ad for "The Ebbutt" military headquarters in Washington, D.C. The only notable illustrated element is a small cartoon at top-left showing **L.A. Berteling, a "Scientific Optician"** depicted with an exaggerated head, likely mocking his profession or appearance for humorous effect. Overall, this appears to be a commercial/business-focused issue rather than one centered on political commentary.