The Wasp — 1879 — page 583: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two sections: a satirical letter column and the beginning of a piece titled "Sacramento." The left column features a cartoon depicting what appears to be a disheveled man and woman in conversation. The accompanying letters mock various social figures and institutions—including spiritualists, unbelievers, a schoolteacher named Curney accused of fraud, and Mayor Kalloch of San Francisco (referenced as corrupt and unchristian). The "Sacramento" section critiques state politics, particularly focusing on a character named Tyler and legislative disputes over bill payments and contested elections. The satire targets governmental incompetence, corruption, and petty feuding among politicians. Overall, the page exemplifies *The Wasp*'s mission: sharp social and political commentary on California figures and institutions through acerbic letters and editorial pieces.