The Wasp — 1877 — page 324: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page contains a detailed illustration of a wasp attacking what appears to be a larger insect or creature, positioned above a multi-column article titled "THE DENTAL COLLEGE: And, How, it was 'Not' Established." The article discusses the history of establishing a dental college in San Francisco, criticizing how the dental association initially excluded practitioners without formal credentials. The piece argues that these "ethical codes" were pretextious and designed to eliminate competition rather than protect the public. The wasp illustration likely serves as *The Wasp* magazine's satirical mascot—representing the publication's role as a stinging critic of institutional hypocrisy and professional gatekeeping. The rest of the page contains typical city gossip and local news items common to 1870s satirical journalism.