The Wasp — October 18, 1879 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of The Wasp Page 198 This page contains social commentary rather than political cartoons. The text discusses several topics: **"Buzzings"** (top right): A brief note about the "Division of the Electric Light" and the Chronicle newspaper's coverage. **Main articles** critique various social issues: a story about two "decent girls" from San Francisco participating in a charity "cake and lemonade" fundraiser; commentary on a woman's labor activism and unfair working conditions; and discussion of Irish Bishop Hillery's efforts supporting African American churches and schools in the North. **Bottom section** includes satirical pieces on Southern racism ("The gorge against the negro is always coming up in the Southern throat") and criticism of wealthy landowners hoarding resources. The cartoons show working-class figures and appear to illustrate these social commentary pieces, though specific identities are unclear from the image alone.