The Wasp — 1896 — page 869: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features political endorsements for San Francisco municipal offices, likely from an early 20th-century election. The cartoon illustrations show Lady Justice figures accompanying candidate profiles. The text endorses specific candidates: Judge A.A. Sanderson for Superior Court; Carroll Cook for Superior Judge; Henry S. Martin for City and County Treasurer; and Fred W. Eaton for Supervisor of the Sixth Ward. Each endorsement emphasizes the candidate's competence, integrity, and independence from party politics. The satire appears subtle—the *Wasp* presents these as rational, merit-based selections while critiquing San Francisco's tendency toward partisan corruption. The Justice imagery reinforces the moral superiority of these "honest officials" over the political machine.