The Wasp — 1879 — page 630: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two distinct sections: **Left illustration ("My Dear Grandma"):** A satirical letter attacking General Schofield's racial attitudes. The text criticizes Schofield for opposing Black suffrage while accepting honors from white society. It sarcastically suggests Schofield should acknowledge his hypocrisy regarding racial equality—claiming one cannot simultaneously deny voting rights to Black people while enjoying their labor and contributions. **Right illustration ("Human Trash and their Deserts"):** Depicts what appears to be a scene of social commentary, though the specific reference is unclear from the visible text alone. The page then shifts to three separate opinion pieces on unrelated topics: library access, California agriculture, and criminal justice reform regarding murder penalties. The overall tone reflects post-Civil War social and political tensions regarding race relations and military leadership during Reconstruction.