The Wasp — 1890 — page 107: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical commentary and a cartoon rather than a clear political cartoon. The main illustration shows two women in Victorian dress—one holding a parasol, one in dark clothing—appearing to converse near a church. The text discusses local San Jose figures: Will Macdougall (an organist), Archie Borland, and Mrs. Woodworth (a tent woman). The satire mocks these individuals for various moral failings and hypocrisies—particularly regarding religious conduct, financial disputes, and personal character. The cartoon appears to illustrate gossip or scandal among these community members. Without clearer labeling, the exact identities of the illustrated women remain unclear, though they likely represent figures mentioned in the surrounding text, presented to mock their social pretensions or public behavior versus private conduct.