The Wasp — 1888 — page 197: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains political commentary and satirical articles rather than cartoons. The main content addresses local California politics and elections. **Key references visible:** - **"The Auctioneer"** poem mourns Samuel Brandit, apparently a local political figure ("gone from beneath us") - Political commentary discusses County Clerk candidates, mentioning Fred Calundan as "the only strong man on the Democratic side" - References to judicial candidates Judge Walter Levy and positions like Sheriff, Registrar, Coroner, and Tax Collector indicate this covers local election races - A satirical "Liberal Offer" section mocks real estate speculation and Western expansion - The bottom includes an advertisement for Sherwood whiskey **Overall context:** This appears to be coverage of San Francisco Bay Area local elections, using satire to critique candidates and political patronage systems of the era.