The Wasp — 1893 — page 175: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and railroad schedules** rather than political satire. The dominant content includes: - Union Pacific railroad advertisements (left side) - Southern Pacific Company timetables (center) - Pacific Coast Steamship Company schedules (right) - Oceanic Steamship Company listings The page contains several **short humorous anecdotes** embedded among advertisements—"She Knew When," "Too Modest," "Not Very Near"—which appear to be light social humor rather than political commentary. These brief comic sketches mock human vanity and social awkwardness rather than addressing political issues. The Union Pacific shield logo is prominent, but this is standard corporate branding for the era. Overall, this page reflects *The Wasp*'s business model: mixing satirical content with revenue-generating transportation advertising.