The Wasp — 1879 — page 253: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **editorial and administrative content** rather than a political cartoon. It contains: 1. **Masthead and subscription information** for The Wasp, a San Francisco satirical publication 2. **Editorial column by Salmi Morse** discussing The Wasp's growth and influence 3. **Substantive criticism** of outgoing city officials and their perceived mismanagement—particularly regarding monopolies, corruption, and poor civic planning. The editor attacks officials for enabling monopolistic gas and railroad companies while neglecting public welfare. 4. **References to specific abuses**: gas monopolies, unfair contracts, and the manipulation of city resources. The decorative header shows a wasp logo but no identifiable caricatures. The content is satirical commentary on San Francisco municipal corruption rather than visual satire.