The Wasp — 1890 — page 269: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**The Main Cartoon ("Let Us Look at the Record"):** This political cartoon depicts a figure examining records or documents, likely critiquing the Democratic party's political record during California's 1890 election. The accompanying editorial argues voters should judge parties by their track records rather than partisan loyalty. The text criticizes both the Democratic party's control and what it sees as corruption, while endorsing the Republican state ticket. **Key References:** - Colonel Markham and Mayor Pond are mentioned as Democratic figures - The cartoon appears designed to encourage voters to scrutinize Democratic governance and "record" - The satirical point: voters should vote based on factual performance, not party allegiance The page also contains advertisements and articles on unrelated topics like theater and agriculture.