The Wasp — 1890 — page 135: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains political and social commentary rather than illustrations. The main content discusses **Republican candidates and electoral majorities in California**, particularly focusing on Southern California counties' voting patterns. The text criticizes Republican claims about their strength in the South, arguing their majority comes from specific Northern counties rather than statewide support. It compares vote totals across counties like Alameda, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Additional brief satirical pieces mock religious hypocrisy ("A Sure Method"), discuss business schemes ("The Next Best Thing" about lumber companies), and include humorous anecdotes about rural life. The page appears designed for politically engaged readers familiar with **1880s California electoral politics and county-level voting data**. Without visible cartoons, the satire relies on argumentative text and comedic vignettes rather than visual caricature.