The Wasp — 1879 — page 43: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **masthead, subscription information, and editorial content** rather than political cartoons. The visible illustration is the magazine's decorative header logo. The main article addresses **Mayor Bryant's controversial position on water distribution** in San Francisco. The editorial defends Bryant against charges published in competing papers (*Bulletin* and *Call*), accusing those publications of maliciously misrepresenting his stance. The Wasp argues the Mayor acted neutrally on a divisive city issue and shouldn't be condemned without proof. Additional brief items discuss local San Francisco matters: a lost watch, admissions policies at Hastings Law College, and missionary work. The page demonstrates typical satirical-magazine format blending news commentary with community interest pieces.