The Wasp — 1890 — page 212: what you’re looking at

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This page contains two political cartoons satirizing California politics. The first cartoon, labeled "POLITICS," depicts two figures examining portraits. The text identifies them as "Jones (who is rich)" and "Boss (who has lost his money in lawsuits)," suggesting satire of wealthy political operators and their legal troubles. The second section, "CITY POLITICS," criticizes San Francisco's municipal corruption and both major parties' involvement in it. The text attacks Republican and Democratic bosses for controlling politics through patronage and vote manipulation, specifically mentioning "Wretched wire-pullers" and "pitiable aspirants to boss-ships." The satire targets corruption, bribery, and backroom dealing as endemic to California politics regardless of party affiliation.