The Wasp — 1877 — page 124: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains miscellaneous satirical items rather than a unified cartoon. The prominent illustration shows a detailed wasp at top left. The text consists of brief satirical notices targeting local San Francisco figures and institutions. References include: - **Butcher's meat** causing health issues in warm weather - **Santa Rosa** dog licensing practices - **General Howard** and railroad disputes - **San Francisco factories** and broom-handle orders - Social commentary on divorce, motherhood, and various civic matters The "Melting Mood" poem and "Where He Was Shot" anecdote appear to be humorous filler pieces rather than political satire. Without identifying specific individuals named, the page represents typical 19th-century satirical journalism—attacking local business practices, government incompetence, and social follies through brief, sharp commentary rather than elaborate political cartoons.