The Wasp — 1892 — page 358: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily editorial commentary rather than political cartoons. The masthead features a decorative wasp illustration but the content consists of several brief satirical articles. The main topics include: criticism of newspapers covering a duel between Drayton and Borrowe; commentary on San Francisco's churches and disputes over organ control; mockery of baseball players' emotional volatility; and jabs at the "Bohemian Club" for pretentious behavior. There's also criticism of political corruption at primaries and commentary on a Baptist minister's statements about bribery in politics. The small cartoon visible at top left depicts a "wasp" character with printing/publishing imagery, reinforcing the magazine's satirical mission. Overall, this reflects *The Wasp's* focus on local San Francisco society, politics, and institutions.