The Wasp — 1896 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains the serialized "Old Maid's Diary" — a fictional narrative rather than political cartoon. The diary entry discusses San Francisco social life, including gossip about church scandals, horse racing, and local personalities. The literary notes section reviews books by Macmillan & Co. and discusses "The Democratic Situation in San Francisco," critiquing what appears to be a political machine or corruption ("only Christ" and references to "anti-Kearney speeches"). At the bottom, there's a section on judicial proceedings featuring sarcastic commentary on a robbery trial, with the judge's dismissive response to testimony. The content reflects *The Wasp's* role as a satirical weekly targeting San Francisco's social elite, political corruption, and local scandals through gossip columns and judicial commentary rather than visual caricature.