The Wasp — 1896 — page 614: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a title/masthead page for *The Wasp*, established 1876, advertising itself as "the oldest cartoon paper in colors in the United States" with the largest circulation. The page contains editorial commentary on 1896 presidential politics rather than cartoons. The text discusses Republican and Democratic nominating conventions, critiquing both parties' candidates and strategies. It mentions Dave Neagle (an apparent editor figure), Tommy Watson (Populist-Democratic vice-presidential candidate), Bryan, and references to the Olympic Club and contemporary political infighting. The commentary is satirical but focuses on political opinion-writing rather than visual satire or caricature.