The Wasp — 1891 — page 219: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two satirical pieces: **"The Scoal Reminder"** (top left): A caricatured figure labeled as Colonel Pickering of the *Call* newspaper is mocked for his "self-convicted ass" nature and attempts at reform journalism. The satire criticizes his pretentious efforts to change society. **Main cartoon "Heading Him Off"** (center): Shows Customs Collector Phelps stopping a Chinese immigrant's horse. The text mocks Phelps's wealth-building through his position, his interaction with a young woman, and the corrupt practices of the Customs office. The satire highlights how officials exploited their positions. **"Seeing a Friend"** (bottom right): A brief comedic dialogue about a man named Duly attending theater—likely satirizing social pretension or theatrical culture of the era. The page overall critiques San Francisco's corrupt officials and journalistic hypocrisy in the late 19th century.