The Wasp — 1892 — page 196: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **editorial content and commentary**, not a cartoon spread. The masthead identifies *The Wasp* as "The Oldest Cartoon Paper in Colors in the United States," published by The Wasp Publishing Company. The editorials critique San Francisco's political establishment, including: - The assassination of Louis B. McWhirter of Fresno - The Press Club's presidential election (discussing Edward Moran of the *News Letter*) - The California Club's leadership scandals (Goddard-Smith contest) - Municipal Convention politics under Thomas Magee The tone is sharply satirical, attacking politicians' hypocrisy—praising those pursuing "reform" while simultaneously engaging in backroom dealing and vote manipulation. The satirist argues that theoretical patriots rarely succeed in practical politics.