The Wasp — May 8, 1880 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-heavy editorial content** about San Francisco's quarantine procedures and Health Office operations during what appears to be a disease outbreak (likely cholera or similar, given references to vaccination and port inspections). The **cartoon illustration** labeled "OH! AH!" depicts **Muller, identified as "The Leading Optician"** at 135 Montgomery Street. The image shows a man with exaggerated features in a comedic pose, appearing to be an advertisement for Muller's optical business rather than political satire. The bulk of the page discusses quarantine administration, ship inspections, and passenger experiences—suggesting The Wasp was using humor and satire to critique public health bureaucracy and procedures of the era, though the specific political targets remain unclear from this excerpt alone.