The Wasp — 1891 — page 396: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page combines political commentary with advertisements. The main cartoon, titled "HE HAS HAD ENOUGH," depicts two well-dressed men in conversation—one seated, one standing. The caption references irrigation policy and Colorado, suggesting this comments on a contemporary political disagreement, likely from the 1890s based on The Wasp's publication era. The text below discusses Campbell (likely Governor John A. Campbell) and Republican economic policies regarding free sugar, tariffs, and trade corruption. References to Secretary Blaine and White House politics indicate national-level criticism. The remainder consists of San Francisco business advertisements for typewriters, tailors, furniture, beer, and pianos—typical period commercial content. Without additional historical context, the specific irrigation dispute and Campbell reference require further research to fully contextualize the satire's political target.