The Wasp — 1877 — page 84: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content** rather than political cartoons. The main sections include: **Editorial Commentary**: Articles criticizing San Francisco's sewage system and the city prison's healthcare conditions. The text attacks the Board of Health for inadequate funding and suggests corruption in contracting work. **Advertisements**: Numerous San Francisco businesses (liquor dealers, breweries, attorneys, cigar shops, etc.) dominate the page. **Notable Content**: An article titled "Come to Napa Valley" promotes agricultural land investment. The editorial material reflects **Gilded Age concerns**: municipal corruption, poor public health infrastructure, and contractor fraud. The Wasp was known for muckraking journalism targeting San Francisco's political establishment and business interests.