The Wasp — 1878 — page 332: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily text-based editorial content rather than illustrated satire. The main articles discuss: 1. **Public Institutions** - Commentary on the Industrial School and House of Correction, criticizing management and discipline of confined youth 2. **"More Swindling"** - An investigation into fraud at the Sacramento Dime Savings Bank, where deposits totaling $42,653 were missing. The article expresses frustration that the swindler (named Duncan, held for forgery) hasn't been adequately punished 3. **Police Uniform Question** - Debate over whether San Francisco's police should adopt a gray uniform instead of blue, weighing practicality against appearance The satire targets institutional corruption, financial fraud, and bureaucratic inefficiency in California governance. No prominent caricatures appear on this page.