The Wasp — 1888 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based editorial content** rather than illustrated satire. It contains three distinct pieces: 1. **"General John McComb"** — A biographical profile praising McComb's competent administration as California's prison warden and recent appointment as Warden of Folsom Prison. The article celebrates his Republican credentials and efficient management style. 2. **"Two Sinners"** — A sentimental moral poem about redemption and forgiveness, featuring religious themes. 3. **"What He Would Do for Pastime"** — A humorous dialogue piece discussing leisure activities and reading habits. The page lacks prominent political cartoons or caricatures. It appears to be a typical Wasp editorial section mixing biographical praise, moral instruction, and light humor characteristic of late 19th-century satirical magazines.