The Wasp — 1878 — page 258: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page features two political cartoons at the top left. The first shows a figure being confronted by what appears to be a stern authority figure, likely depicting a social or political conflict. The second cartoon, below it, appears to show Cooking and Beecher—likely referencing a contemporary scandal or disagreement between these public figures. The text discusses various political controversies, including criticism of Chicago politicians, Republican versus Democratic party conflicts, and references to ministerial scandals. There's particular focus on debates about constitutional convention and working-class representation. The bottom half contains an advertisement for P. Kelly's prize boots for the Pacific Coast, featuring an illustration of a boot. The satire primarily targets political hypocrisy and class tensions of the era.