The Wasp — 1879 — page 600: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising** for San Francisco businesses (tailors, gardens, orchestras, restaurants, pianos, gloves, and clothing stores), with minimal satirical content. The only cartoon element is a small illustration labeled "Solace—one highest card" depicting a goat, accompanying a brief humorous section titled "PETER SHORT, Merchant Tailor." The goat cartoon appears to be a visual pun or joke related to the text snippets below it, which reference various San Francisco figures and scandals. However, without clearer context connecting the goat to specific individuals or events, the precise satirical target remains unclear. The page reflects The Wasp's typical format: mixing sharp social commentary with commercial notices.