The Wasp — 1880 — page 203: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **text-based editorial/commentary page** rather than a cartoon page. The Wasp uses sharp satirical writing rather than images here. Key content includes: - **"The Non-Sensational School of San Francisco Journalism"**: Self-promotional copy claiming The Wasp publishes more news than other papers - **Political commentary**: References to an upcoming presidential election, mentioning General Garfield (Republican candidate) and General Hancock (Democrat) - **Social satire**: Columns mocking various contemporary issues—witches, suicide, corrupt journalists, and a "depraved sheet" trying to entrap criminals - **International news**: Telegrams from Vienna and Berlin about minor European scandals The page's humor relies on **written satirical commentary** rather than visual caricature, attacking what The Wasp saw as sensationalism in rival journalism while positioning itself as superior.