The Wasp — 1890 — page 215: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and directory listings** for hotels, restaurants, and businesses throughout California, with small embedded humorous anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The notable satirical content includes: 1. **"Easier Work"** — A joke about someone tired of daily labor, suggesting they work less hard instead. 2. **"Lost His Trade Mark"** — Mocking a young fellow who "used to black shoes at the hotel" but has stopped, questioning if he's still in business. This appears to satirize social pretension or career changes. 3. **"True as Gospel"** — A domestic comedy sketch about a postman delivering bills and a wife's skeptical response ("No epistle. A collect."). 4. **"So They Are"** — A brief joke about plasters being beneficial. The page reflects *The Wasp's* mix of commercial advertising with light social humor targeting everyday situations and human foibles.