The Wasp — 1888 — page 33: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is the masthead and opening page of a satirical weekly magazine. The visible content consists primarily of text—editorial commentary and a serialized story—rather than political cartoons. The editorial discusses Republican succession politics following President Cleveland's tenure, debating whether the party should reappoint his successor or choose a younger candidate. There's also commentary on surgical practices in California, questioning whether anesthesia and chloroform should be standard during operations. The main narrative excerpt describes a man named Charles Sapin sustaining a leg fracture and subsequent medical treatment, apparently illustrating concerns about medical practices of the era. No specific political figures are caricatured on this visible portion of the page.