The Wasp — 1876 — page 109: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily text—letters, political commentary, and advertisements—rather than featuring political cartoons. The content discusses the 1876 American Alliance political conference in Philadelphia (July 4-6), celebrating Hayes as the Republican presidential nominee. Letters debate the Alliance's principles and endorse various candidates. Key topics include: criticism of political patronage, commentary on San Francisco corruption, military recruitment, international affairs (mentions of England, Turkey, and India), and various civic controversies. The page concludes with advertisements for shooting galleries and carpet sellers. The masthead refers to Hayes and the American Alliance—likely criticizing Republican politics of the Grant era, though the specific satirical angle is unclear without seeing accompanying illustrations.