The Wasp — 1876 — page 145: what you’re looking at

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This page contains three separate articles with no visible cartoons or illustrations. The main content addresses **Mr. Ryland of San Jose**, a Democratic politician, criticizing his inconsistent positions on controversial issues. The text suggests he's been unreliable on matters affecting working people and Chinese immigration. A second piece, "**The Coolie Question**," discusses Chinese laborers in California—a major political controversy of the 1870s. It references the Coolie Commission's investigation and debate over Chinese immigration's economic impact. The final section, "**Peculiar Religious Sects**," covers Vermont religious movements from 1797, including an obscure group called "Dorrilites." This is primarily **text-based political commentary** rather than illustrated satire, typical of The Wasp's editorial content.