The Wasp — 1894 — page 88: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **directory of San Francisco businesses and advertisements** from the late 19th century, with minimal satirical content. The only cartoon appears in the center: a illustration captioned "EITHER HERE OR HEREAFTER" accompanying text about fire safety. It depicts figures in period dress discussing arson fears, with accompanying verses warning that fire poses danger and that people should take precautions ("The law imposed a stricture, / But you can get as good a show / In any 'living picture'"). The cartoon's satire seems to mock San Francisco's vulnerability to fire while making dark jokes about risk-taking. However, the specific historical reference or targeted figures remain unclear without additional context about contemporary San Francisco politics or notable fires of that era. The page is otherwise standard commercial advertising.