The Wasp — 1888 — page 60: what you’re looking at

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This page is primarily **advertising with minimal political content**. The visible editorial text discusses San Francisco municipal politics, mentioning: - **J.B. McArthur** (Democratic candidate for Supervisor, 12th Ward) - **Hon. E.B. Stonehill** (District Attorney candidate) - **Tim O'Brien** (Sheriff ballot candidate) - **Dr. O'Donnell's ticket** polling 7,000 votes - References to Republican vs. Democratic party maneuvering over municipal positions The small editorial section critiques local political rivalries and ballot strategy, but lacks clear caricatures or visual satire. The page is dominated by advertisements for Warner's Safe Pills, furniture, and boots—typical of period satirical magazines that relied heavily on advertising revenue. Without visible illustrations of specific political figures, the exact satirical targets remain unclear from this excerpt.