The Wasp — 1888 — page 293: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text content** rather than illustrated cartoons. It contains: 1. **The masthead and publication information** for *The Wasp* (San Francisco satirical weekly) 2. **Literary content**: A poem titled "The tumble-bug said," which appears to be satirical verse about social/political matters, though the specific targets are unclear from the text alone. 3. **"His Got It"**: A dialogue piece satirizing legal proceedings, featuring a judge and Mr. Dougherty discussing a case. The humor appears aimed at courtroom absurdity or legal incompetence. 4. **Various news items and jokes** about local San Francisco events, including an Oakland fire and social commentary. Without visible illustrations on this particular page, the satire relies on **textual humor** rather than caricature.