The Wasp — 1896 — page 730: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a title/masthead page rather than a cartoon page. The large header announces **The Wasp** as "the oldest colored-print comic paper in America" (established 1876), published in San Francisco. The editorial content discusses several topics: **Orator Bryan's** (likely William Jennings Bryan, 1896 presidential candidate) recent New York tour; criticism of Senator Palmer's nomination; commentary on bicycle racing; and debate over labor agitators and strikes. The illustrated header features a wasp and rural scenery. The page is primarily text-based journalism and editorial commentary rather than visual satire, reflecting this era's satirical magazines' blend of written opinion and illustrations.