The Wasp — January 17, 1880 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# The Illustrated Wasp, January 17, 1880 This page is primarily **editorial and business content** rather than political cartoons. The masthead and subscription information dominate the layout. The main article discusses **Diogenes of Sinope** (ancient Greek philosopher) and compares him to a contemporary figure named **Joshua Norton**, who apparently claimed to be "Emperor of California." The text humorously parallels their respective eccentricities and public personas. A secondary piece titled "BROUGHAM—MACAULAY" contrasts two historical British figures, apparently examining their intellectual legacies and disagreements. The page includes a small decorative illustration (the "Wasp" logo) but no clear political cartoons. The satire is primarily **textual and philosophical** rather than visual, targeting intellectual pretension and eccentric public figures of the era.