The Wasp — 1876 — page 163: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily text-based rather than featuring political cartoons. The content includes: **Main articles:** - "The Wasp in Stanislaus County" - criticism of local political corruption - "A Thing of the Past" - discussion of a Congressional Chinese Committee report - "That Hose Affair" - satire regarding San Francisco's Board of Supervisors and competitive bidding on fire hoses **The satire targets** appear to be municipal corruption and self-dealing among city officials. The "Hose Affair" section specifically criticizes board members for awarding contracts to favored companies rather than accepting lowest bids, suggesting graft and collusion among San Francisco's governing elite. The tone is accusatory and investigative rather than humorous or visual.