The Wasp — 1890 — page 376: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains political commentary and society gossip rather than traditional cartoons. The **"Politics"** section criticizes the complicated ballot-counting system following elections where results remained unclear—a common frustration of the era. It mocks both major parties for the disputed outcome. The **"Society"** column reports on society weddings and visits by prominent San Francisco families, including the Hasketh and Searles families. A **"Historical Item"** presents a humorous classroom dialogue where a teacher corrects students about Hannibal's post-battle actions at Cannae—likely satirizing rote memorization in education. The page also contains advertisements and small comic exchanges ("Couldn't Be Otherwise"), using humor to critique contemporary issues like political incompetence and educational practices.