The Wasp — 1876 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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This page contains multiple articles and no visible cartoon. The main content addresses political corruption in San Francisco, specifically criticizing police inefficiency and arguing for reform. Key figures mentioned include **Governor Tilden** and **Hendricks**, whose acceptance letters for the Democratic presidential ticket are discussed. The text satirizes Republican press concerns about Democratic corruption while ignoring Republican misdeeds. The page also covers the Industrial Fair opening in San Francisco and includes commentary on Germany's centennial exhibition display. The satire primarily targets **hypocrisy in partisan politics**—Republicans attacking Democratic candidates while overlooking their own party's scandals. There is no central cartoon; rather, the satire operates through editorial commentary and argumentative text typical of 19th-century political magazines.