The Wasp — October 25, 1879 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **advertisements and editorial content rather than political cartoons**. The small illustration at the top left shows a figure labeled "Human Trash and their Deserts," depicting someone in tattered clothing—likely satirizing homelessness or poverty. The bulk of the page consists of **classified advertisements** (Palmer's gloves, California Pine Plaster, Philadelphia Brewery, etc.) and **social commentary articles**. One notable piece titled "Feminine Puffs" discusses women smoking cigarettes, treating it as a novel and morally questionable behavior worth editorial attention. The overall tone reflects **late 19th-century San Francisco attitudes** toward social issues, health, and commercial enterprise, presented through both advertising and commentary rather than visual satire.