The Wasp — 1887 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# The Wasp Magazine Page Analysis This page contains two distinct sections: **"San Buenaventura"** (left): A prose article celebrating the town's development, irrigation infrastructure, and railroad connections, positioning it as California's next major commercial center. **"That Terrible Boy"** (center-right): A cartoon illustration showing what appears to be a mischievous young boy causing domestic chaos—possibly breaking items or creating general mayhem in a household setting. The accompanying dialogue suggests an aunt scolding the child for destructive behavior (smoking cigarettes, visiting disreputable places). **"Fourth of July at the Corners"** (right): A poem describing Independence Day celebrations with patriotic imagery—cannons, powder clouds, and military references. The page primarily promotes regional development while using humor to satirize childhood misbehavior and celebrate American patriotic traditions. No specific political figures appear identifiable in the cartoon.