The Wasp — 1893 — page 388: what you’re looking at

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**Main Cartoon ("Lend Me Your Ear"):** This depicts two men in caricatured distress, likely satirizing local political or social figures engaged in some dispute or scandal. The exaggerated expressions suggest mockery of their predicament. **Page Content:** The text discusses California horse racing, trotting studs, and the decline of the racing industry. It criticizes judges' influence on racing outcomes and argues for honest management. There are also sections on local politics, including Earl of Craven's brief involvement in Los Angeles ward politics, and commentary on various public figures like Harry Maynard and Auditor Broderick. The page combines horse-racing industry critique with satirical commentary on San Francisco Bay Area politics and society from what appears to be the late 19th century.