The Wasp — 1880 — page 213: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **business directory and advertising section** rather than political satire. It contains classified ads and notices for San Francisco businesses, including: - Natural history and taxidermy services - Comic envelope manufacturers - Dress and cloak makers - Patent cover sellers - Optical companies - Metal type foundries - Billiard table dealers - Hat retailers - Wine and liquor dealers The only illustration with potential satirical content appears near the top—a small cartoon showing figures with "PACIFIC NOTES," though details are unclear from the reproduction. The page reflects **late 19th-century San Francisco's commercial landscape** and demonstrates how satirical magazines funded operations through paid advertisements rather than relying solely on editorial content.