The Wasp — 1892 — page 176: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **masthead and editorial page** rather than a political cartoon page. The main visual element is the journal's title logo (top left), showing a satirical wasp character. The page announces **The Wasp Publishing Company's sale** to new ownership under Thomas E. Flynn, with editor S. W. Backus departing. Editorial text discusses local San Francisco topics including the collapsed Gurney Cab system, theater closures, and mentions of Zola and various social commentary. A small decorative initial letter "A" appears mid-page, typical of period typography. The content focuses on **editorial management changes and local civic issues** rather than single-subject political satire. It's a news/commentary page typical of late-19th-century satirical journalism.