The Wasp — 1890 — page 186: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains editorial commentary and illustrations satirizing San Francisco institutions circa the late 1800s. **Top cartoon**: A horse-drawn wagon with a conductor, captioned about looking down the track before proceeding—likely commentary on postal service inefficiency or reliability. **"Photographia" section**: Mocks journalism, particularly criticism of the San Francisco Post office and mail distribution system. The satire targets a female critic who writes about postal service failures, suggesting her complaints lack fairness and that postal officials deserve consideration for inevitable errors in managing a large city's mail. **Subsequent items**: Commentary on boxing exhibitions at the California Athletic Club, Judge Lawler's legal ruling, and various social observations—all typical of *Wasp*'s gossipy, satirical style targeting local institutions and figures. The overall tone is irreverent criticism of both officials and their critics.