The Wasp — August 23, 1879 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It contains multiple commercial advertisements from the 1800s, including: - **Helmbold's Buchu**: A patent medicine claiming to treat bladder and kidney diseases, sold for $1.00 per bottle - **Nicoll, The Tailor**: A San Francisco clothier advertising suits, pants, and overcoats with prices ranging $5-$55 - **C. Herrmann**: A hat retailer in San Francisco - **S.B. Wattson & Co**: Cigar and tobacco wholesaler The decorative illustrations accompanying these ads (men in top hats, cherub figures) are generic commercial artwork typical of the era, not political satire. There are no identifiable political figures or satirical commentary visible on this page—it represents The Wasp's revenue model through paid advertisements rather than its editorial content.