The Wasp — 1893 — page 345: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Main Caricature (Left):** A large-headed figure labeled as a "Veteran Sporting Editor" for Frisco (San Francisco). The caricature emphasizes his distinctive mustache and shows him holding a notebook, identifying him as a journalist. The quote beneath suggests he's someone who follows sports/racing wherever it occurs. **Right Panel ("The Rival Ferries"):** A satirical dialogue about San Francisco ferry service. Characters discuss reduced fares and declining ridership, with one character sarcastically noting the crowd's hope for "a free ride and a lottery ticket." This mocks the ferry companies' competitive rate-cutting and suggests passengers view the service cynically. **Context:** These pieces satirize local San Francisco personalities and the city's competitive ferry industry, likely from the early 1900s.