The Wasp — 1890 — page 280: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and political notices** rather than satirical cartoons. The main content includes: **Political Coverage:** - An announcement for Hon. Henry H. Markham, the Republican nominee for Governor, listing his speaking tour dates across California - Notices for railroad commissioner candidates J.M. Litchfield and J.W. Rea **Feature Article:** - "A Lucky Italian" recounts how Piero Giovanetti won a Louisiana State Lottery drawing, receiving $15,000 **Advertisements:** The page features various product ads (Tuff's Pills, Pennyroyal Pills, etc.) and services typical of the era. The satirical tone appears minimal on this particular page, which functions largely as a news and advertising digest for San Francisco readers during what appears to be an 1886 election period.