The Wasp — 1890 — page 403: what you’re looking at

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This page combines editorial commentary with satirical gossip and humor. **Main Cartoon:** Shows two men in what appears to be an office or official setting, likely satirizing local government inefficiency or corruption. The specific figures aren't clearly identified in the visible text. **Editorial Section ("Local Government"):** Criticizes San Francisco's municipal finances, arguing that tax burdens on citizens aren't fairly distributed. It advocates for judicial and governmental reform, suggesting weak leadership allows corruption to flourish. **"Personals" Section:** Gossip items about local San Francisco and San Jose figures staying at hotels, plus brief anecdotes about prominent citizens. The tone is lighthearted mockery of social pretensions. **Bottom Section:** A humorous dialogue between "tramps" discussing why their names don't appear in newspapers—a joke about lower-class invisibility versus celebrity coverage of wealthy figures' social events.