The Wasp — 1890 — page 323: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two main political cartoons mocking San Francisco street life and real estate speculation. The left cartoon depicts "Friar Urchin" on Ocean View Boulevard attempting to kick a hat into the bay—satirizing the area's development and its appeal to residents. The right cartoon shows "McSweeney" surrounded by chaos, referencing a pledge or promise (likely related to a political commitment), with the satire suggesting incompetence or broken guarantees. The "Other Peoples' Money" section critiques financial schemes and real estate speculation, including commentary on the Anglo-Nevada Insurance Company's capital and concerns about property development in Oakland, Baden, and Walnut Creek. The page also advertises theatrical productions and includes a brewery advertisement, typical of *The Wasp's* mixed content format combining political satire with local commercial notices.