The Wasp — 1877 — page 120: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily advertising and editorial content**, not a political cartoon. The main editorial piece, "THE GRAND FINALE," discusses post-election politics, likely referencing the contested 1876 presidential election and Reconstruction era. It critiques Republican party management and Democratic responses, mentioning specific political figures and the role of judges and the press. The right column, "DEODEDLY RAW," contains a satirical anecdote about a San Francisco encounter between a white man and a Black man, mocking racial attitudes and dialect. This reflects the casual racism common in 1870s satirical publications. The rest of the page consists of **commercial advertisements** for liquor dealers, whiskey, breweries, and professional services—typical filler content for period magazines.