The Wasp — 1892 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **humorous short pieces and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The left column contains brief comedic sketches: "Changed the Medicine" (a joke about someone named Mike), "Overshot the Mark" (a complaint about ignoring a collection plate), and several other satirical vignettes mocking everyday social situations—servants who don't understand instructions, people misunderstanding Sacramento saloon culture, and family dynamics around money and marriage. The right side features **advertisements**, including Woodbury's Facial Soap (a major period beauty product) and Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh, alongside a description of San Francisco's Palace Hotel. The humor targets **middle-class social pretensions and misunderstandings** rather than political figures. No specific identifiable people or major political events are referenced.