The Wasp — March 27, 1880 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and notices** for San Francisco businesses (late 1800s), with minimal political cartooning. The visible content includes: - Multiple commercial advertisements (Damiana Bitters tonic, dress cutters, upholsterers, art dealers) - Short satirical editorial items about Wisconsin legislation, Chicago's water supply, and San Francisco society - A brief joke about "Check-mated" regarding travel luggage customs The **only cartoon imagery** shows decorative emblems for businesses and a small illustration with C. Herrmann's art shop advertisement. The satire targets **local issues**: lazy politicians, gambling habits, and absurd social customs. Without specific dates or named political figures, the exact references remain unclear, though the tone suggests mocking San Francisco's civic governance and upper-class pretension.