The Wasp — 1881 — page 492: what you’re looking at

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This page contains three separate articles without visible cartoons: 1. **"Yesterday"** — A poem by Paul Dade (Oakland, June 1881) about nostalgia and nature. 2. **"To The Frozen Pole"** — An article about the steamer *Jeanette* expedition to the Arctic, discussing preparation, supplies, and the crew's expectations. References real explorers like Petermann and Whitney. 3. **"Fables and Anecdotes"** — Humorous anecdotes by "Little Johnny" featuring folk tales and jokes about sailors, cannons, and practical jokes. 4. **"The Social Whirled"** and **"The Social Whirled"** — Society gossip columns noting fashion trends, hotel gatherings, and social announcements from San Francisco's elite. No political cartoons are visible on this page; it appears primarily devoted to literary content and social commentary.