The Wasp — 1878 — page 121: what you’re looking at

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This page is primarily text rather than political cartoon. The masthead shows *The Wasp's* logo and publication details (California St., San Francisco; 25 cents per copy). The content includes three articles: "A Prayer Abundantly Answered" (discussing rain in Sacramento), "Supposing A Case" (a satirical piece about San Francisco's wealth inequality and the foolishness of the ultra-rich), and "Why Not?" (criticizing businesses that advertise dishonestly or hide their proprietors). The "Codfish" section contains humorous anecdotes about temperance arguments and cocktails. The satire targets hypocrisy, fraud, and social pretension among San Francisco's business elite, particularly those who exploit workers while claiming respectability.