The Wasp — 1890 — page 262: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and political announcements** rather than satirical cartoons. The main content includes: - A "Ballot Box" illustration with political candidate endorsements - Campaign notices for California Republicans: J.M. Litchfield (Railroad Commissioner, 2nd District), J.W. Rea (3rd District), and Theodore Reichert (Surveyor-General) - Editorial praise for Judge W.H. Beatty and E.G. Waite as Republican candidates - A column titled "Santa Ana Gossip" discussing the city and promoting *The Wasp's* circulation - Extensive commercial advertisements for picture frames, pills, and an industrial exposition The page functions as a **Republican campaign platform** mixed with local news and business advertising, rather than containing political satire or editorial cartoons meant to mock or criticize specific figures or events.