The Wasp — 1890 — page 324: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (a San Francisco satirical magazine) contains several political and social commentaries: **Top section:** "Developing the Muscle" shows three humorous exercises—club swinging, cheek development, and "sprinting to increase the wind"—satirizing physical culture trends of the era. **Main content:** The page attacks John B. Reddick (Democratic lieutenant governor candidate) and endorses Republican George H. Sanderson for Mayor. It argues Reddick lacks character and strength needed for leadership. **"The New Lottery Law":** Criticizes San Francisco's anti-lottery legislation, arguing newspapers exploited the issue while remaining hypocritical about their own practices. It questions whether government should regulate lotteries. **"A Sight Draft":** A comic domestic sketch about a husband discovering his wife's spending habits.