The Wasp — 1879 — page 815: what you’re looking at

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This page is primarily **masthead, subscription information, and editorial content** rather than political cartoons. The decorative header features *The Illustrated Wasp* logo with a wasp illustration. The main editorial section, titled "PICTURES OF THE PERIOD," discusses a **Sunday afternoon political meeting** in San Francisco where both Working-Men's Party and opposing factions gathered. The piece critiques the "foul mouthed spouters" who drew crowds, sarcastically suggesting such meetings deserve little serious regard. Additional brief items cover topics including **Democratic and Republican fishing party tactics**, commentary on **monopolies and corporate practices**, and criticism of **contemporary female fashion trends** (walking dress, alliteration-heavy titles like "Daughters of Mercury"). The tone throughout is satirical and dismissive of various public figures and social phenomena.