The Wasp — 1894 — page 511: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a biographical article on **Frank Shay**, a prominent California attorney-at-law, with his portrait photograph on the left. The accompanying cartoon titled **"She Was a Beauty"** depicts a fashionable woman in an elaborate dress being admired by a man, with dialogue suggesting he's concerned about her unflattering newspaper caricature. Below are advertisements for **Christy & Wise** (wool merchants) and various whiskey brands. The final section, **"Contradictory Correspondent Creelman,"** appears to be a satirical account by a war correspondent describing combat experiences in Port Arthur, likely referencing the Russo-Japanese War. The tone suggests mockery of exaggerated war reporting or the correspondent's credibility. The page mixes society gossip, commercial ads, and political satire typical of *The Wasp*'s format.