The Wasp — October 11, 1879 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It consists of commercial notices for San Francisco businesses circa the late 1800s, including: - Nicoll's tailor shop (prominently featured with an illustration of a well-dressed man) - Photography galleries - Patent valve engines - Music boxes - Shirt factories - Various tailoring and clothing services The one illustration showing "before and after" scenes (labeled "BEFORE" and "AFTER") appears to advertise Dr. Fiestel & Gerardi's medical treatment for corns, bunions, and warts—depicting a transformation from discomfort to wellness. There is **no political satire or social commentary** visible on this page. It functions as a standard classified advertising section within *The Wasp*.