The Wasp — 1890 — page 339: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page contains satirical cartoons and commentary typical of this 1880s-era publication. The top two illustrations show a shabby gentleman character encountering various misfortunes—finding a pig in mud and searching unsuccessfully for lodging. These appear to be humorous social commentary on poverty or class struggles. The middle section includes theatrical reviews and advertisements, reflecting the magazine's coverage of San Francisco entertainment. The lower half features a "Theory and Practice" dialogue joke about reincarnation, followed by advertising for lager beer from local breweries. The final cartoon depicts dining-room scenes with working-class characters, likely satirizing social pretensions or domestic life. The overall page mixes humor, local business advertisements, and social observation typical of American satirical magazines of this era.