The Wasp — 1878 — page 395: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **title page and masthead** for *The Illustrated Wasp*, a San Francisco satirical weekly. The decorative header features an ornate wasp illustration. The page contains **subscription information** (prices ranging from 15 cents to $5.00 depending on location and duration) and **publisher notices**. The editorial content addresses **stock market manipulation** and fraud, specifically criticizing "stock gambling" and crooked mining schemes on the California coast. The author condemns brokers and operators who deceive the public through false reports and stock manipulation, enriching themselves while ruining investors. There's also a brief section on **electoral reform**, criticizing politicians who exploit public sentiment. No specific named figures appear to be caricatured on this particular page.