The Wasp — 1893 — page 550: what you’re looking at

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This page contains multiple satirical pieces rather than a single cartoon. **"Round and About"** (left): A sketch mocking how one judges intelligence by appearance. It satirizes a conductor on San Francisco's Third and Montgomery-street horse-car line who espouses reincarnation philosophy despite lacking obvious credentials. **"A Suggestion to the Dress-Makers"** (right): A fashion cartoon suggesting women's clothing designs, showing a figure with balloon sleeves. **"The Late Mr. William Kreling"** (center): An obituary praising Kreling, a popular San Francisco citizen and manager of the Tivoli theater, who died recently. The text praises his generosity and character. The remaining content includes social commentary pieces about human inconsistency and Christmas charity, typical of *The Wasp's* satirical approach to contemporary San Francisco life and manners.