The Wasp — 1894 — page 173: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several brief humorous anecdotes illustrated with sketches: **"Round and About"** mocks a young widow on Sansome Street who repeatedly solicits loans from an insurance man, claiming financial hardship while spending money lavishly—including on her late husband's monument. The satire targets gold-digging widows exploiting credulous men's sympathy. **"The Widow's Revenge"** and **"It Was Hard Work"** appear to depict social climbing and marital discord among San Francisco's upper circles, involving wedding drama. **"The Accomplice"** (large illustration) shows what appears to be a tavern or bar scene, though the specific satirical target is unclear from visible text. Additional brief jokes address fashion, music, and social pretension among the era's urban middle and upper classes.