The Wasp — 1887 — page 411: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily text—articles and commentary rather than cartoons. The main content includes satirical pieces on California politics and local scandals. Key topics mentioned: - **Shirley case**: A legal matter involving a penitentiary guardian named Ames, criticized for concealing evidence - **Oakland Grand Jury**: References a fugitive named Diets involved in mining camp disputes - **Pawnbroker evasion**: Satirizes a man named Davis who pledged property to avoid liquor laws - **Postal regulation**: Mocks Democratic officials resisting enforcement of postal laws - **Rev. Joseph Parker**: His hotel bill audit scandalized Plymouth Church The satire targets political corruption, loopholes in law enforcement, and hypocrisy among prominent citizens and institutions.