The Wasp — 1896 — page 276: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **title/masthead page** for *The Wasp*, identified as "the oldest cartoon paper in colors in the United States" (established 1876). The prominent illustration shows a bear examining *The Wasp*'s billboard advertisement. The page contains three editorial essays rather than visual cartoons. They address contemporary controversies: critiques of the *Examiner* newspaper's arguments, commentary on women's suffrage and voting rights, and disputes between military officers (Colonel Jimbud and Colonel Barry) regarding San Francisco naval affairs. The tone is satirical and opinionated throughout, typical of 1890s American political magazines. The content reflects period concerns about journalism credibility, women's rights, and military conduct.