The Wasp — 1892 — page 136: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main illustration shows a well-dressed man struggling to hold onto a car while a woman pulls him away. The text "LEND ME YOUR CAR" appears prominently. The page contains several brief political items gossiping about California politicians, mentioning U.S. Senators (Felton and Stanford), state figures (Steve White, James V. Coleman, Max Popper), and Democratic Party matters. These read as insider political rumors rather than formal satire. Below are two shorter pieces: "The King Dodge Didn't Work" (apparently a humorous anecdote about a vagabond) and "What's in a Name" (commentary on theater naming conventions). The overall tone is gossip-driven political commentary mixed with lighter humor—typical of Wasp's satirical approach to California politics and society.