The Wasp — 1891 — page 317: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains no prominent political cartoon. Instead, it features: **The masthead and publication information** for *The Wasp*, a San Francisco satirical weekly, showing its price (89 cents yearly) and publisher details. **Three article sections** addressing contemporary controversies: 1. **"The Behring Sea Question"** — debating maritime rights between the U.S. and England over seal hunting 2. **"Italy's Ire"** — discussing Italian government complaints about U.S. treatment following a New Orleans lynching 3. **"Corporal Punishment"** — debating whether schools should use physical discipline 4. **"Hon. John C. Quinn"** — praising a political appointee's qualifications The page is primarily text-based political commentary rather than visual satire, typical of 1890s satirical journalism.