The Wasp — 1889 — page 381: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a text-heavy editorial page rather than a cartoon page. The content discusses several contemporary political issues: **Main topics covered:** 1. **The Pennsylvania disaster** — appears to reference the Johnstown Flood (May 1889), critiquing inadequate dam construction and negligent oversight. 2. **Cleveland and Democratic politics** — discusses President Grover Cleveland's political credibility and recent defeats, with apparent criticism of his inconsistency. 3. **Nicaragua Canal Company** — comments on construction progress and bond issuance, expressing skepticism about management competence. 4. **Local California politics** — mentions the Sheriff of Solano County as a rising politician, and discusses England/US boundary disputes over precious metals. The page serves as satirical social and political commentary typical of *The Wasp*'s format, though no distinct cartoon illustrations are clearly visible in this particular page.