The Wasp — 1891 — page 193: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising with one biographical feature**. The main content is a portrait and article about **Col. William Macdonald**, described as "one of the best known and most influential men in our city." The text details his career in San Francisco insurance and finance, mentioning his roles with various companies including the London and Lancashire Insurance Co. The accompanying article "How It Always Works" is a brief humorous anecdote about jury selection—a candidate is rejected because he's too literate, having once read a book. Below that, "Sharp Settlements" contains a short joke about a hotel guest negotiating his bill. The remainder is commercial advertising for local San Francisco businesses: liquor dealers, pianos, insurance companies, and office furniture. This reflects the magazine's revenue model.