The Wasp — 1893 — page 479: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising** for San Francisco businesses, with decorative illustrations rather than political satire. The left side features two sections: 1. **"Animal Martyrs"**: A sketch of a man examining a sheep, captioned "Sheep study in Golden Gate Park on Sunday. One sheep has the tired feeling." 2. **"Illustrated Proverbs"**: Multiple sketches of figures in various poses with the caption "Never fool with a busy woman on wash day" (credited to German origin). Below is an advertisement for **Gruenhagen's Christmas gifts** and candy, plus ads for Los Angeles schools and other San Francisco businesses. The humor is light and domestic rather than political—focusing on everyday situations (tired sheep, laundry day) rather than social commentary or current events.