The Wasp — 1891 — page 230: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**"The Dead Senator"** portrait shows Senator David Terry (likely), mourning his recent death. The accompanying text criticizes his legacy, questioning whether California's next senator should be another figurehead or a capable statesman. **"Our Cartoons"** section previews satirical content including commentary on pool room legislation and water rights disputes—local California issues. **"Cheeky"** is a brief comic dialogue between two women (Miss Hinkle and Miss Browne) about romantic rejection and social matchmaking among wealthy bachelors—typical parlor humor of the era. The page emphasizes local political figures and Sacramento legislature business alongside light social satire. The advertisements for hair restoration and beauty treatments underscore the magazine's mixed serious-to-frivolous content targeting educated urban readers.