The Wasp — 1888 — page 177: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **text content** rather than political cartoons. The main pieces are satirical poems and social commentary pieces, including: - "Why Farmer Grimes Will Vote for Harrison" — political verse supporting William Henry Harrison - "The Irish Widow" — humorous dialogue about Mrs. McGloggin smoking after dinner - "A Castor Oil Bargain" — comic anecdote about a mother forcing castor oil on her reluctant son - Various short news items in the "Ballot Box" section The **single illustration** is a decorative ballot box border. The satire targets **working-class concerns** (free trade, farm economics), **Irish immigrant stereotypes** (the widow's dialect and smoking), and **domestic life** (parental authority). This reflects The Wasp's focus on local San Francisco politics and social humor rather than national political cartooning.