The Wasp — 1890 — page 457: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The visible content on this page is primarily **text articles**, not political cartoons. The main features are: 1. **"San Quentin Prison"** section with an accompanying illustration showing the prison building and its management structure under Gen. John McComb. 2. Several **news commentary pieces**, including critiques of: - San Francisco newspapers for irresponsible reporting - The Democratic State Convention's candidate selection - Census methodology questions 3. An announcement about **"Sixty Pages"** — a special midsummer issue planned with expanded content on California's political history. The San Quentin illustration appears to be documentary rather than satirical. This page functions as opinion and reporting rather than satirical cartooning, typical of *The Wasp's* mixed format combining news commentary with illustrations.