The Wasp — 1895 — page 964: what you’re looking at

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This page is **not a political cartoon or satire**. It's a straightforward equestrian feature article titled "W. O'B. Macdonough's Runners" about thoroughbred racehorses owned by W. O'B. Macdonough. The article discusses Ormonde, a celebrated stallion purchased for $150,000, and describes several of his offspring and related horses: Santa Bella, Orestes, Maiden Belle, Miss Brummel, and Milford. Each horse receives detailed commentary on its breeding, performance, and characteristics as a racer. The four photographs show individual horses in standing poses or being ridden. This is a **sporting/agricultural interest piece**, typical of The Wasp's content beyond satire—a California publication that covered regional society, business, and interests alongside its satirical material.