The Wasp — 1878 — page 300: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical commentary and social notes rather than a prominent political cartoon. The visible illustration at top-left appears to show a figure in classical or allegorical style, though details are unclear. The text targets multiple groups: California lawyers accused of incompetence at "Constitution-making," tobacco lobbyists, and Democratic politicians (referenced as having "gone to Paris"). There's commentary on a San Francisco election involving "suspicious" voting and alleged fraud by a "Registrar Kaplan." The "Spring" poem and various short items mock political candidates, the Blue and Gray Army reunion, and Russian military preparations. Overall, the page exemplifies *The Wasp*'s characteristic approach: brief satirical jabs at local politics, lawyers, and current events rather than elaborate visual satire.