The Wasp — 1896 — page 444: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **title/masthead page** for The Wasp, "the oldest cartoon paper in colors in the United States" (established 1876). The decorative header features ornamental typography with a bear and natural scenery. The page contains **subscription information and editorial content** rather than cartoons. Articles discuss libel lawsuits against publishers, press freedom, and journalistic ethics—notably a case involving the Sacramento *Bee* and the McClatchy brothers. One piece criticizes Max Popper for allegedly manipulating election voting through poor newspaper management. Another briefly mocks Rev. Sherwood Eddy's missionary work using geographic references. The content emphasizes The Wasp's role as a satirical watchdog over public figures and institutions, particularly publishers and politicians.