The Wasp — 1892 — page 280: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The page contains two sections: a political cartoon and satirical text commentary. **The Cartoon** ("Lend Me Your Far"): Shows two grotesque caricatured faces in exaggerated style, appearing to mock political figures, though specific identities aren't clearly labeled in the visible image. **The Text**: Comprises satirical commentary on San Francisco Bay Area politics, discussing Republican party disputes, elections, and personalities. It references various named figures including McKenna, W.F. Davis, George Perkins, James A. Waymire, and Mayor Hazard of Los Angeles. The piece criticizes the Republican party's divisions and internal conflicts, discusses the Nicaragua Canal Convention, and comments on local political appointments and ambitions. The tone is mocking and cynical about political corruption and opportunism.