The Wasp — 1891 — page 379: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page combines editorial commentary with notices rather than political cartoons. The masthead illustration shows a wasp attacking figures, typical of the magazine's satirical branding. The main content addresses **Miss San Francisco's high-kicking stunt**, where she kicked down the old Postoffice building flagstaff and attempted to kick the new government building. The editors praise her athletic skill and boldness while noting she's "not typical of all our citizens." They sarcastically suggest the Federal Government should fund a Postoffice in San Francisco, criticizing prolonged political gridlock over the site selection. Additional sections discuss Civil Service reform under Charles Lyman, and unkind allusions to John P. Irish regarding site selection—suggesting Irish doesn't represent San Francisco's interests. The tone is characteristic satirical boosterism mixed with political criticism.