The Wasp — 1893 — page 478: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and miscellaneous classifieds** rather than political satire. The single illustration—labeled "A PAIR OF SKATES"—shows a goat standing in profile, likely a humorous visual pun on the phrase "a pair of skates" (unclear if this references actual roller skates or uses slang meaning). The bulk of content consists of commercial advertisements for dental services, cooking establishments, clothing cleaning, remedies (including controversial treatments for opium and cocaine addiction), and business services. The "Pointers" column contains brief social commentary and gossip items. This reflects *The Wasp's* business model: satirical content mixed with paid advertisements to sustain publication. The goat cartoon appears to be light humor rather than serious political commentary.