The Wasp — 1896 — page 1035: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features three photographs of San Francisco Bay ferries rather than a traditional political cartoon. The caption reads: "THE FERRIES OF SAN FRANCISCO" with numbered descriptions identifying: 1. Ferryboats heading to Oakland with Goat Island and Alameda country hills visible 2. A typical December day on the bay 3. A ferry-boat traveling between San Francisco and Sausalito on a December day The ornamental borders suggest this is a light feature rather than satirical commentary. The page appears to document San Francisco's ferry transportation system as a subject of general interest to *The Wasp* readers, likely showcasing civic infrastructure rather than political satire. Without additional context about ferries' contemporary controversies, the specific satirical intent—if any—remains unclear.