The Wasp — 1877 — page 310: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page contains a small engraved illustration of a wasp at the top—the magazine's mascot and visual trademark. The content is primarily **text-based editorial and news items** rather than political cartoons. The pieces cover various San Francisco topics: Russian military movements, local business matters (the "Bonanaza" firm, water works), society events, and municipal issues. One notable item criticizes **Gov. Pinchback's arrangement of a meeting** between federal officials and local citizens at a Freedman's Bureau in San Francisco—appearing to satirize political maneuvering around Reconstruction-era federal offices. The final section reports on **Spring Valley Water Works' annual stockholder meeting**, detailing the company's operations and financial performance. This page functions as a **satirical news digest** rather than featuring standalone political cartoons.