The Wasp — 1893 — page 456: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising** with one substantial satirical poem titled "An Ocular Illusion" and a brief humorous item called "A Sovereign Remedy." The main cartoon depicts a woman riding a horse sidesaddle, illustrating "The Latest Fad." The accompanying poem mocks fashionable society attending horse races at "the Park," suggesting these fashionable attendees are superficial—concerned only with appearance and socializing rather than genuine interest in the sport itself. "A Sovereign Remedy" humorously critiques women's excessive talking by suggesting Dr. Parker's Cough Cure would silence them (a sexist joke typical of the era). The remaining content consists of business advertisements for San Francisco establishments: banks, hotels, clothing, laundries, and other services. No specific political figures or events are referenced on this page.