The Wasp — 1893 — page 78: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several distinct pieces. The main cartoon shows a figure examining a "Round and About" sign—likely satirizing deceptive advertising practices common in early 20th-century journalism. The central illustration depicts "The Rescue," showing a person being pulled from rough surf, referencing a dramatic rescue incident (though the specific event is unclear from this page alone). The text discusses various San Francisco personalities and incidents: Jim Corbett and Peter Jackson (prize-fighters), Benjamin Bullock's death, and "Big Jim Huver" from the ferry boat era—all local figures apparently known to readers. The remainder consists of short commentary pieces on social topics and product advertisements, typical of satirical magazines of this era. The overall tone mocks contemporary journalism, advertising excess, and local news sensationalism.