The Wasp — January 10, 1880 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# The Illustrated Wasp, January 10, 1880 The masthead cartoon depicts a wasp attacking or stinging a figure—likely representing editorial criticism or satirical commentary on a contemporary target, though the specific subject isn't clear from the image alone. The page is primarily devoted to publication information, subscription rates, and editorial content rather than political cartoons. Articles address legal cases (Judge Evans, Mrs. Hodgdon's murder trial) and medical/social issues ("Physic to the Dogs"). The editorial voice is combative and reform-minded, promising to expose societal problems and challenge authorities. Without clearer identification of the attacked figure in the masthead, the precise satirical target remains unclear, but the overall tone suggests aggressive critique of corruption or injustice in contemporary San Francisco society.