The Wasp — 1887 — page 129: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a text-heavy editorial page rather than a cartoon page. The main content includes three sections: "Our Pictures" (discussing a proposed children's playground in Golden Gate Park), "A Fair Challenge" (a debate about newspaper circulation figures between the *Chronicle* and *Call* newspapers), and "Wall Street News Nuggets" (brief anecdotes about financial figures). The satire targets San Francisco institutions: the park board's plans, competing newspapers' exaggerated circulation claims, and wealthy businessmen's pretensions. References to "Boulanger" and "Perry" appear to be satirical figures. The tone is mocking toward civic incompetence and journalistic dishonesty, typical of The Wasp's role as a local satirical publication.