The Wasp — 1879 — page 409: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be primarily a masthead/publication information page rather than a cartoon page. The main image is **The Wasp's logo**—an ornate circular emblem featuring the publication's name and a wasp illustration, used as their official seal. The text discusses **Brother Kalloch**, a candidate for San Francisco mayor whom the editors support as a reformer. The satire criticizes those who doubt Kalloch's fitness for office. The editors argue he possesses genuine qualifications—varied career experience and demonstrated ability—making him suitable for municipal reform, despite skepticism from opponents. The page also contains subscription rates, publication notices, and editorial commentary on local political dynamics rather than visual satire or caricature.