The Wasp — 1877 — page 83: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three article sections without visible cartoons: 1. **"American Politics at the Lowest Ebb"** — A political commentary criticizing contemporary governance, lamenting the decline from the founding fathers' integrity and expressing concern about fraud and mismanagement in government. 2. **"What the People Eat and Drink"** — An exposé on San Francisco's meat markets and food safety, detailing unsanitary conditions, diseased livestock, and corruption among inspectors who allegedly accept bribes to overlook violations. 3. **"Police, Attention!"** — A section reporting communications sent to The Wasp's office from various civic organizations criticizing police laxity regarding hackmen (taxi drivers) operating outside legal bounds. The page appears primarily text-based editorial content rather than illustrated satire.