The Wasp — 1890 — page 144: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains society gossip and wedding announcements rather than political satire. The "Town Topics" section discusses ex-Senator Fair's preference for mineral spring water and mentions millionaires interested in the Art Association, with Emil Carlson painting a red-nosed Madonna—likely mocking wealthy patrons' artistic pretensions. The main "Society" column announces upcoming weddings, including those of Georgiana Edwards, Miss Bessie Sedgwick, and Miss Christine Barreda. A cartoon depicts someone arriving at an event, captioned with dialect humor about someone's appearance ("You's lookin' tubby dis ebenin', Miss Johnning!"). The content reflects turn-of-the-century San Francisco high society news, using caricature and gentle mockery of wealthy families' social activities rather than serious political commentary.