The Wasp — 1890 — page 118: what you’re looking at

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This page contains three distinct sections: **"Fremont's Tomb"** (left): An editorial opposing burying explorer/politician John C. Frémont in Golden Gate Park. The accompanying illustration shows a mourning figure at a grave, reflecting the text's argument that such a monument would cast gloom over the park and disturb visitors' enjoyment. **"Republican State Convention"** (right): Political commentary on an upcoming Sacramento convention. It argues against W. C. Morrow as Governor, praising instead an unnamed candidate from the State as more trustworthy and popular among Republicans. **"Our Amateur Photographers' Contest"** (bottom): A caption and illustration labeled "Negro 'Jackson'" showing a figure resting during meal hour on the Wailua Plantation in Hawaii, credited to photographer W. M. Gifford. The page mixes serious political advocacy with lighter social commentary typical of the satirical magazine format.