The Wasp — 1890 — page 74: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and notices** rather than political satire. The top section contains dividend notices from San Francisco financial institutions (People's Home Savings Bank, Hibernia Savings & Loan Society, San Francisco Savings Union, German Savings & Loan Society). The main illustrated content is a cartoon titled **"How Biddy Served the Tomatoes Undressed,"** depicting an Irish domestic servant (stereotypically labeled "Biddy") refusing kitchen work, saying she won't lose her job. This reflects period anti-Irish immigrant sentiment, portraying domestic workers as difficult and unreliable—a common American prejudice of the era. The remainder consists of advertisements for photography equipment, furniture, stamps, medical treatments, and personal services typical of turn-of-the-century San Francisco publications.