The Wasp — 1896 — page 848: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains political commentary on California state elections. The main articles discuss: **General Dickinson for Senator**: A favorable profile of Republican nominee John H. Dickinson, praised for his integrity, intelligence, and sound reasoning. The text emphasizes his appeal across party lines and his reputation for honest governance. **W.G. Burke for Superior Judge**: Another positive assessment of the anti-Charter Democratic Party nominee, noting his legal expertise, community respect, and good reputation among neighbors. The illustrations appear to be character sketches accompanying these endorsements. The page also includes an advertisement for Shilling's Best Tea, emphasizing its quality and money-back guarantee. The overall tone is supportive of these particular candidates while maintaining The Wasp's satirical voice characteristic of late 19th/early 20th-century political journalism.