The Wasp — 1876 — page 60: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a political opinion page rather than a cartoon page. The main article, "The Man We Support," defends Republican candidate Rutherford B. Hayes against Democratic criticism, arguing that Hayes—despite associations with problematic figures—is preferable to his opponents and represents honest reform. The secondary articles discuss California's police force administration and criticize Chief Ellis for allegedly favoring officers based on physical appearance rather than merit. The page contains no illustrated cartoons—it's dense political commentary typical of 1876 election-year journalism, when *The Wasp* functioned as a Republican-leaning satirical publication advocating for Hayes's presidential candidacy.