The Wasp — 1877 — page 210: what you’re looking at

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This page contains **three distinct articles** with no visible cartoons: 1. **"Fishing for Oysters Not Profitable"** - Discusses failed California oyster ventures by speculators who lost money investing in the Gulf of California. 2. **"The Growth of Coral"** - A naturalistic essay explaining coral formation and reef development, seemingly unrelated to satire. 3. **"The Oar Conductor"** - Critiques street railway conductors, their dishonesty, and misconduct toward passengers. Describes tactics like knocking down conductors' hats and using the bell-pull as weapons of passenger retaliation. 4. **"Pat and the Parson"** - A brief anecdote about an Irishman's encounter with a parson on the road. The page appears primarily **editorial and humorous narrative** rather than satirical cartooning, focusing on local San Francisco grievances and social observations.