The Wasp — 1895 — page 130: what you’re looking at

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This page contains three brief satirical jokes and commentary rather than political cartoons. The sections titled "Presence of Mind," "A Modern Difficulty," and "First Burglar" are short humorous anecdotes with accompanying illustrations. The main article "Round and About" discusses a female detective scheme and real estate speculation involving Mayor Sutro and the Sharon estate in San Francisco, suggesting the magazine critiques both sensational journalism and wealthy speculators exploiting land. "Our Double Page Cartoon" section praises Mayor Sutro's railroad enterprise, indicating The Wasp supported this development, though details of the actual cartoon aren't fully visible in this scan. The page primarily showcases The Wasp's satirical style: brief, witty observations about San Francisco society and business, rather than elaborate visual political satire.