The Wasp — 1889 — page 365: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **text-heavy editorial page** with no prominent political cartoon visible. The page contains multiple opinion pieces and news commentary typical of The Wasp's satirical format. Key topics discussed include: - **Bering Sea sealing dispute** between U.S. and Canada - **Board of Supervisors** criticized for inadequate safety measures - **Mr. Silk** and the Industrial School, mocked for wasteful management - **General Ben Butler** and Admiral Porter praised for their press restraint - **Samoa Conference** negotiations The writing style is characteristically sharp and biting. Without visible caricatures, the satire relies on **textual mockery** of local San Francisco figures and national political issues rather than visual humor.