The Wasp — 1896 — page 299: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains three distinct satirical pieces: **"In the Good Time Coming"** mocks theatrical company negotiations through dialogue—likely commentary on San Francisco theater politics of the era. **"Extremes Meet"** (bottom cartoon) depicts two figures meeting, with dialogue "Say, gov'nor, 'ave you got a chew o' beefy to lead us?" The sketch appears to satirize class or political contrasts through exaggerated character types. The main text articles address California politics: coverage of Colonel Sam Horton (a political gossip-monger), Governor Jimbudd's financial controversies, and various San Francisco political figures including discussions of Dan Burns and Democratic politics. The magazine uses caricature and pointed commentary to critique local politicians' corruption, financial mismanagement, and hypocrisy—typical of *The Wasp's* muckraking satirical approach to California politics.