The Wasp — 1895 — page 170: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical pieces rather than a single cartoon. The dominant image is a decorative "Steam Beer Politics" masthead featuring a classical figure atop a barrel, likely referencing San Francisco's beer culture and political corruption. The text discusses several local scandals: Judge Campbell's alleged prejudice in transferring dive cases; proposed legislation against stage-diving and women in theaters; and gossip about the Portia Club's dissolution due to internal disputes. The final section, "Round and About," covers various Oakland and San Francisco society matters, including yacht club drama and Greenway's departure to New York. The overall tone satirizes local politics, judicial bias, and high-society intrigue through irreverent commentary rather than visual caricature.