The Wasp — 1879 — page 414: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based fiction and advice columns**, not a political cartoon. The main content includes: 1. **A serialized story** (appears to continue from previous issues) involving characters named Laura, Adele, George, and others discussing social matters like dress, generosity, and propriety. 2. **An "Answers to Correspondents" advice column** addressing reader questions about social etiquette, health, and language usage. The small illustration in the upper right shows a woman at a writing desk, likely depicting a correspondent or advice columnist. **Historical context**: This reflects *The Wasp*'s dual nature as both satirical commentary and a general-interest magazine for San Francisco readers. The social drama and advice columns were typical of 19th-century periodicals. The content emphasizes Victorian-era concerns about proper behavior and social standing rather than overt political satire.