The Wasp — 1892 — page 221: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* is primarily text—a gossip/rumor column titled "STRICTLY POLITICAL" with no visible cartoons. The column consists of brief satirical items about California Republican politics, including commentary on: - Congressional nomination aspirants - Internal Republican party divisions - Specific politicians' ambitions (General Casady, General Bamberger, Harry Lynch, Ambrose Watson) - County clerk and superintendent positions - Campaign strategy and delegates The tone is mocking and cattily gossipy, targeting politicians' personal ambitions, rivalries, and perceived hypocrisy. Items like criticizing Frank Moffitt's "Congressional boom" being "put under glass" exemplify the satirical approach. The column ends with a comment that "the campaign which begins next Monday will be hotter than love," suggesting this addresses an imminent California election.