The Wasp — 1896 — page 733: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content** rather than political cartoons. The main illustration shows a caricatured figure labeled "Steam Beer Politics," depicting what appears to be a bloated politician or public figure emerging from a beer barrel—likely satirizing corruption or excess in San Francisco politics. The text discusses several local political figures, including Boss McNab and Thomas Vacator, critiquing their influence and ethics. However, without clearer identification in the image itself, specific details remain unclear. The remainder of the page consists of advertisements for local businesses (tailoring, rubber goods, etc.) and editorial notices typical of 1890s satirical magazines. The content suggests this is commentary on San Francisco's municipal politics and corruption of that era.