The Wasp — 1888 — page 315: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily text columns about **political candidates** rather than visual cartoons. The left column discusses Democratic nominees for various offices in what appears to be a California election, including candidates for District Attorney and other positions. The text praises or critiques their qualifications and character. The right side contains a humor/anecdote section titled "THRIFT AND HUMOR" with several brief jokes and witty observations about everyday situations—a canary singer, a Chicago divorcée, household etiquette, and drinking preferences. The bottom section includes an advertisement for **Pozzoni's Complexion Powder** and a medical notice about catarrh treatments. The page functions primarily as a **news-and-humor hybrid** rather than showcasing visual political satire.