The Wasp — 1889 — page 29: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a text-heavy opinion page rather than a cartoon page. The main article criticizes the San Francisco Democratic Party's nomination of a man named Buckley for an unspecified office, arguing he represents corruption and bad governance. The author suggests Buckley lacks integrity and that Democrats of conscience should reject him. The page also discusses political corruption in California state government, the insurance industry's questionable practices, and includes brief humorous anecdotes at the bottom (labeled "A Cool Friend" and "A Sure Cure"). These appear to be satirical social commentary rather than visual cartoons, mocking marital relations and domestic disputes in a style typical of 19th-century satirical magazines.