The Wasp — 1877 — page 309: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a text-based editorial page from *The Wasp* (June 30, 1877), not a cartoon page. The main content includes: 1. **Masthead and subscription information** for the San Francisco satirical weekly 2. **A removal notice** announcing the magazine relocated to California and Kearny Streets 3. **"Our One Hundred and First Birthday"** — a lengthy editorial celebrating America's founding, praising Columbus's discovery and reflecting on national progress and values 4. **"A Political Piece-Striker Badly Sold"** — a humorous anecdote about two gentlemen seeking political office in San Francisco who were pranked by being sent on a wild goose chase, then nominated for Sheriff without their knowledge The satire targets political ambition and the absurdities of electoral politics, though specific candidates aren't named. No illustrations are visible on this page.