The Wasp — December 6, 1879 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# The San Francisco Illustrated Wasp, December 6, 1879 This page features a portrait of **Rev. Doctor Isaac S. Kalloch**, identified as Mayor of San Francisco (1879-80). The Wasp was a satirical publication known for political commentary, though this particular page appears primarily to be a straightforward portrait introduction rather than explicit satire or caricature. Kalloch was a prominent but controversial San Francisco figure—a clergyman who entered politics. The Wasp's inclusion of his portrait suggests he was newsworthy enough for their readership, though the image itself shows formal presentation rather than mocking exaggeration typical of the magazine's cartoons. Without additional context or visible satirical commentary on this specific page, the precise satirical intent remains unclear.