The Wasp — 1890 — page 174: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a gossip and society column page rather than a political cartoon. The main illustration, titled "SAVED HIMSELF," shows a man in formal dress appearing to fall or lean back dramatically while a woman sits nearby—likely depicting a social embarrassment or scandalous moment from San Francisco high society. The text consists of gossip items about local social figures: Senator Hearst's travels, Mrs. Clunie's Chicago visit, Mrs. Stephen Rand's stay, and various social announcements. The final section "TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING" discusses hypnotism and spiritualism as fashionable trends, with skeptical commentary about their dangers. The tone is lighthearted mockery of wealthy San Francisco society and current fads, typical of The Wasp's satirical approach to local elite culture.