The Wasp — 1878 — page 26: what you’re looking at

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This page contains primarily **text content** rather than political cartoons. The main articles are: 1. **"A Hard Job"** - Commentary on difficulty obtaining employment in San Francisco, criticizing the Board of Supervisors and District Courts for judicial inefficiency and corruption influenced by wealth. 2. **"Anecdotes of Eminent Men"** - A column titled "By the 'Only Bones'" featuring humorous short stories about various figures (D. D'Israeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield, and others). The page lacks a prominent satirical cartoon. Instead, it's editorial satire attacking corruption in San Francisco's government institutions, particularly how money influences judicial outcomes. The tone suggests this is **muckraking journalism** addressing systemic institutional failure.