The Wasp — 1879 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# The Illustrated Wasp - August 2, 1879 This page is primarily a masthead, subscription information, and editorial content rather than political cartoons. The visible illustration shows a chaotic pile of papers and documents labeled "NEW CONSTITUTION—POLITICIANS—AND OTHER TRASH." The accompanying editorial criticizes the instability of California's political leadership, arguing that frequent changes in rulers make "moneyed profession" politicians corrupt. It advocates for periodic elections to prevent entrenched power. The text discusses specific local San Francisco issues: Frank Cooke's insolvency case and a dispute over Tibbey's position. These appear to be minor civic controversies of interest primarily to local readers. The page functions as commentary on California's volatile 1870s politics rather than featuring satirical cartoon commentary.