The Wasp — 1876 — page 90: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents three portraits labeled as "Men Who Lead Public Opinion Upon the Pacific Coast." The individuals identified are: - **Wm. A. Woodward** (top left) - **Fred M. McCrellighen** (top right) - **Gen. John McComb** (bottom) The page appears to be a straightforward editorial feature rather than satirical commentary. It presents these three men as influential opinion leaders in California during the 1876 period. Without additional contextual information about their specific roles or controversies, the precise satirical intent remains unclear. The presentation style—formal portrait engravings with respectful labeling—suggests either genuine recognition or possibly ironic elevation of these figures, though the satire, if present, is subtle.