The Wasp — 1893 — page 389: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and announcements** rather than political satire. The main content includes: 1. **"A Mad Infatuation"** (top): A French satirical story about Monsieur Masheau, a Parisian photographer with eccentric behavior toward his patrons and their portraits. The narrative describes his unstable personality and romantic misadventures—essentially humorous character sketches rather than political commentary. 2. **Advertisements** dominate the lower half, including Dr. Hall's Pulmonary Balsam, Wells Fargo & Co's Bank, California Safe Deposit and Trust Company, and a "Grand Exhibition" of Japanese curios. 3. **Small cartoon** (right side): Shows someone discovering a lost item, captioned "HAVE FOUND," promoting what appears to be a lost-and-found service. The page lacks identifiable political figures or topical satire typical of The Wasp's more editorial content.