The Wasp — 1892 — page 298: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and political notices** rather than satirical cartoons. The main content includes: - **Political campaign ads** for Bert Schlesinger (Democratic Assembly nominee) and George H. Bahrs (Republican Superior Court nominee) - A **"Jack and Jill" advertisement** for Gold Dust Washing Powder, featuring an illustration of two children with cleaning products—a common consumer advertisement of the era - Various **professional service ads** (attorneys, real estate agents, doctors) - **Patent medicine advertisements** (Tutt's Tiny Pills, Bartlett Mineral Water) promoting dubious health remedies typical of the 1890s The page lacks the satirical political cartoons one might expect from *The Wasp*, a publication known for sharp social commentary. Instead, it reflects the magazine's revenue model: mixing editorial content with paid advertisements for local San Francisco businesses and candidates.