The Wasp — 1887 — page 431: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **text articles rather than cartoons**. The main content includes satirical commentary on various topics: 1. **Government stenography contracts** - criticizing waste and favoritism in federal contracts 2. **Major Chalmers' naval matters** - discussing alleged irregularities in naval procurement 3. **Social commentary** - including pieces on fashion, Chinese immigration in New York, and music hall entertainment The writing style is characteristic of 1880s satirical journalism: biting, sarcastic, and focused on exposing what the magazine viewed as governmental incompetence, fraud, and social hypocrisy. References to specific local figures and policies suggest this was a San Francisco publication addressing Bay Area and California issues. No major political cartoons are visible on this particular page.