The Wasp — 1896 — page 770: what you’re looking at

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This page contains satirical commentary on San Francisco politics and society rather than visual political cartoons. The main content includes: **"Round and About"** section mocks sporting club officials (Corbett, Sharkey) for prize-fighting disputes and financial mismanagement, suggesting they're unfit to run institutions. **"By the Boy Orator"** features a poem about Populism and political movements, referencing "haunts of Populists" and rallies. **"Descriptions"** offers tongue-in-cheek definitions of social types (gamblers, gardeners, etc.), typical of satirical magazines' humor. The page also includes brief political notes on candidates Bryan and McKinley, and satirical observations about San Francisco society. Overall, it reflects *The Wasp's* focus on local politics, labor movements, and social commentary rather than illustrated political cartoons.