The Wasp — 1878 — page 153: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **editorial and advertising content** rather than political cartoons. The masthead illustration shows the magazine's logo—a wasp. The visible editorial pieces address: 1. **Famine in China**: Discussion of severe drought affecting northwestern China and potential immigration consequences for the United States. 2. **Charles O'Connor's death**: Brief notice that this prominent figure has died, with speculation about interest in his Pacific Coast fortune. 3. **Telegraphic news items**: Including a drowning incident and a Cincinnati riverboat controversy. The page emphasizes The Wasp's role as a satirical news source covering social issues, political developments, and California-specific events of the period. No distinct political cartoon caricatures are clearly identifiable on this particular page.