The Wasp — 1892 — page 400: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains editorial commentary rather than a political cartoon. The main illustration labeled "Lend Me Your Ear" depicts a tall, thin man in formal dress appearing to whisper to or confide in a woman, likely satirizing social pretense or hypocrisy. The text discusses political figures and California politics, mentioning "Jim" (appears to reference a local political figure), Senator aspirations, and Republican/Democratic party matters of the era. The "Do You Know?" section provides gossipy anecdotes about San Francisco society figures and local scandals. The page promotes The Wasp's upcoming colored summer supplement featuring California resorts and landscapes. Without clearer identification of the specific figures referenced or the publication date visible, precise political context remains unclear, though this reflects typical turn-of-the-century California political satire and society gossip.