The Wasp — 1894 — page 97: what you’re looking at

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This page contains satirical personality sketches and anecdotes rather than traditional political cartoons. The content includes: **"The Editor's Discovery"** - A humorous anecdote about a man stuck in a wagon wheel, illustrated with a comedic drawing of the predicament and bystanders' reactions. **"Never Touched Me"** - Another illustrated anecdote, apparently about a jealous valet and a woman, involving scales and a gun—suggesting a domestic dispute or attempted murder case treated as comedic material. The illustrations show exaggerated character types typical of 1890s satirical magazines. The text references prominent figures like M.M. Estee and Oscar Tolle, discussing their political activities and personal behaviors with mocking commentary on California politics and society figures. The page demonstrates *The Wasp's* format of combining gossip, anecdotes, and illustrated humor to satirize public and semi-public personalities.