The Wasp — 1878 — page 37: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and business notices** for 1870s San Francisco, not political satire. The advertisements include: - Chicago Brewery and Humboldt Brewery (beer) - Pacific Business College - Garden hose and plumbing services - A railroad schedule - Optical services ("Opera Glasses") The only illustration with potential satirical intent is the lower right, advertising "The Wasp" itself as offering "novel ideas," "latest styles," and various printing services. The caricatured male face (labeled "O! Ah! MULLER") appears to be a local optician's advertisement rather than political commentary. The page reflects The Wasp's dual nature: a satirical publication that also relied on commercial advertising revenue to sustain operations.