The Wasp — 1896 — page 92: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **text-heavy satirical column page** rather than a visual cartoon. The masthead shows *The Wasp* was "the oldest cartoon paper in colors in the United States" (established 1876, per the header). The content consists of short satirical paragraphs mocking various figures and events: - **Dr. Brown** and a public scandal - **Miss Mattie Overman**, a Sunday-school graduate - **King Premjeh of Ashantee**, regarding English military action - **Miss Ellen Beach Yaw**, a California singer - **Governor Jimbud**, accused of corruption at a reform school The satire targets **politicians, public figures, and social hypocrisy**—typical fare for 19th-century American satirical magazines. Without clear illustrations visible, the humor relies entirely on written barbs and social commentary aimed at recognizable San Francisco-area personalities and national figures.