The Wasp — 1894 — page 378: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (a San Francisco satirical magazine) contains political commentary and advertisements rather than traditional political cartoons. The main illustrated section shows "The Science of Economy"—a domestic scene depicting a woman and man discussing winter clothing expenses, with the woman threatening to return to her mother if she cannot afford new clothes. This satirizes middle-class financial anxieties and marital tensions around household budgeting. The page features multiple sections endorsing Democratic political candidates for California offices (State Senator, Mayor, Assessor, Judge), accompanied by biographical sketches praising their qualifications and character. These represent the magazine's editorial support during what appears to be an 1890s election cycle. Advertisements for flour and typewriters occupy the lower portion.