The Wasp — 1892 — page 487: what you’re looking at

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The cartoon depicts two grotesque caricatured heads in profile, labeled "Lend Me Your Ear." The text discusses horse racing, particularly referencing figures like McCarthy (described as "the greatest horseman now on the coast"), Stamboul (a racing horse), and various scandals involving thoroughbred racing. The satirical point appears to mock the competitive, often corrupt world of California horse racing in this era. The exaggerated facial features and the metaphorical "lending your ear" suggest the page is critiquing the endless gossip, schemes, and financial manipulation surrounding race horse ownership and breeding—particularly among wealthy Eastern and California gentlemen seeking profit from breeding and racing ventures. The tone is cynical about the sport's integrity and the characters involved.