The Wasp — 1896 — page 871: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains biographical profiles of political candidates rather than satirical cartoons. The text describes three figures: 1. **Cord H. Wetjen** — Republican nominee for Tax Collector, praised as a capable businessman with city government experience who promises honest administration and opposes "boss politics." 2. **D. L. Farnsworth** — Street Superintendent candidate, depicted as a self-made man who built San Francisco's largest dray business, demonstrating competence for municipal office. 3. **J. S. Conwell** — Municipal League nominee for 12th ward Supervisor, described as an educated businessman and trade association leader. Rather than satirize these candidates, the magazine presents them favorably as qualified reformers. The page functions as political endorsement material alongside a gin advertisement, representing *The Wasp*'s editorial position on municipal elections.