The Wasp, 1892 · page 137 of 542
The Wasp — 1892 — page 137: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily text and advertisements rather than satirical cartoons. The main content includes: **"Blaine's Withdrawal"**: An editorial praising James G. Blaine's decision to withdraw from the 1892 presidential race, allowing Harrison to run unopposed for the Republican nomination. The piece celebrates this as removing "political atmosphere" complications and expresses confidence in Harrison's candidacy against Cleveland. **"The Postoffice Site Again"**: A discussion of San Francisco's ongoing debate over selecting a location for a federal postoffice building, with an accompanying diagram. The text criticizes municipal delays and argues for decisive action. **"Our Contemporaries"**: Brief praise for rival publications' political cartoons. The page reflects 1890s Republican politics and San Francisco civic concerns.